Sanctions: Wadephul criticizes announced closure of Goethe Institutes in Russia
According to the Federal Foreign Minister, the Goethe Institutes also had an important function as a cultural bridge in Russia. There had always been a good relationship between the people, Wadephul said. The problem currently is the Russian leadership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the sanctions against Russia following the discovery of a bomb-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport. In a social media post, Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia's escalation is a significant matter that requires Germany's response. Merz had informed Zelenskyy about the sanctions measures during a conversation about penalties.
He also offered to assist Ukraine in drone defense, just as he had previously offered to help with other areas where Germany needed support. Both leaders discussed a planned drone agreement, which they were in the process of finalizing. The Ukrainian president did not disclose a signing date but confirmed they had agreed to meet in person.
They also promised to continue Germany's reliable support and leadership in protecting Ukrainian lives, as new air defense packages from Germany were expected to arrive in the same month. The drone was discovered on August 4th near a Ukrainian aircraft and safely neutralized. German authorities considered the incident a manifestation of an escalating danger situation.
Several Western countries accuse Moscow of conducting a campaign of sabotage and disturbance in Europe, aiming to destabilize the EU and undermine support for Ukraine.
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