EU Will Keep Increasing Pressure On Russia Until Putin Is Ready For Negotiations — Wadephul

The European Union, through its latest sanctions package, is ramping up pressure on Russia's war economy with the intention of continuing such efforts until Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is prepared to engage in meaningful negotiations for peace in Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced this concerning the approval of additional EU sanctions against Russia, according to a report by UATV English, which referenced the German Foreign Ministry's website.

Wadephul underscored that the EU aims to persistently intensify pressure until Putin is prepared to engage in serious peace negotiations. He emphasized that Russia cannot and will not win the war, stating, "Russia cannot win this war, and will not win it." The new sanctions list, the largest ever, includes over 1,600 individuals and legal entities, all of which play a direct or indirect role in Russia's war efforts.

Wadephul explained that these measures aim to impede Russia's ability to sustain its war against Ukraine, making it harder for Putin to continue his aggressive war, which is deemed illegal under international law, and his strategy of wearing down the Ukrainian civilian population through lethal bombing terror. Additionally, Wadephul highlighted sanctions against drone manufacturers, in response to Russia's escalation of hybrid attacks against EU countries, particularly Germany.

The minister pointed to the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport as a clear demonstration of the threat posed by these attacks, which prompted the German government to further advocate for sanctions in this domain.