Germany to not change its Russia sanctions policy following US decision
Germany will continue to enforce sanctions against Russia and work with its European partners on further restrictions, despite the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily easing American sanctions on Russian fuel.
German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius declared on Saturday that Germany will not alter its sanctions policy towards Russia, despite the United States' recent decision, according to Ukrinform citing Reuters. The federal government has acknowledged the US decision concerning Russian diesel fuel deliveries, Kornelius stated.
However, he reiterated that Germany's stance remains steadfast. The federal government remains committed to the sanctions decisions against Russia and is collaborating with European partners on additional sanctions, Kornelius emphasized. Kornelius further highlighted that Germany's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, and diplomatic endeavors to resolve the conflict will persist.
Notably, Germany's decision aligns with Ukrinform's earlier report that on October 9, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that, with U.S. permission, Russia would supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to the global market and significantly boost its export volumes in the future. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky previously warned that "gifts to Putin will not bring peace," predicting that Russia would retaliate with further acts of terror and deceit for any benefits it received from the international community.
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