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German Foreign Minister WadePhul called on For closer cooperation with the US in connection with the Russian offensive in Ukraine.
On Tuesday, the head of German diplomacy traveled to his first official visit to Washington, during which he is to discuss current international crises with US departmental partner Marc Rubi.
« To finally bring Putin to the negotiating table to ensure that Russia is going to take serious negotiations, we need to continue the pressure, » Wadephul said before departure to the US.
« We Europeans will continue to tighten sanctions and the US Congress is also ready for further sanctions, » he added.
At the same time, Wadephul emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation for freedom in Europe. He warned that Putin continues with the same brutality in the attacks on Ukraine despite intense peaceful diplomatic efforts, such as the United States. « We want to finally end the suffering in Ukraine, we want an immediate ceasefire and we want sustainable peace, » he said.
The German Minister also announced plans to discuss with US officials about the possible implementation of a two -state solution in the Gaza Strip as the best chance of permanent peace in the region. « We urgently need a breakthrough in the ceasefire negotiations that will lead to the release of hostages and the massive expansion of humanitarian aid, » said German diplomacy chief. (TASR)
