Merz is convinced that the EU should get out of the comfort zone to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation
The head of the administration of the new Chancellor of Germany, Torten Frey believes that Europe should come out « from its comfort zone » and consider the possibility of imposing much tougher sanctions against Russia, such as a ban on gas or uranium supply.
Source: ”European Truth« With reference to an interview with Frey Reuters
Details: Frey believes that the next, 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which has begun to be cooked after the adoption of May 17, should be rigid and contain some measures that can « influence other EU countries ».
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« We have to get out of the comfort zone and take measures that really go beyond the status quo, » he said.
When asked whether it is a ban on importing Russian gas or uranium to Europe and the use of frozen assets of the Russian state, Frey noted that « such measures will really harm Russia and thus achieve the effect we actually seek to achieve sanctions. »
The head of the administration of Friedrich Merz also accused the head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin of not intention to seek peace, noting that even during peace talks with Ukraine last week in Istanbul, Russia’s attacks continued unchanged – they even intensified. «
« He is delaying time, » Frey said about the Russian leader.
He added that Putin expects to achieve his military goals with military means.
He also drew attention to the fact that he could not reject the possibility of increasing Germany’s military assistance from 7 billion euros in the budget project for this year.
As you know, on May 20, the EU Council approved 17th Package of Sanctions against for the war against Ukraine and individual sanctions For the use of chemical weapons against Ukraine.
In the EU Council too The details were revealed additional personal sanctions applied to the hybrid destabilization activity of Russia against EU countries and partners.
These sanctions are one of series of packageswhich was prepared for approval on May 20.
