+++ Ukraine-Krieg +++: Trumps Aussetzung von Sanktionen – Parteiübergreifende Kritik

Several Democratic and Republican members of Congress have condemned US President Donald Trump's suspension of new sanctions against Russia. Republican Senator Thom Tillis called it "more than irresponsible," while House Representative Don Bacon criticized Trump for prolonging the Russian attack on Ukraine instead of ending it. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyj, suggested a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia could take place at the upcoming G20 summit in the United States or in a Middle Eastern or European country.

However, neither the US nor Russia have confirmed such a meeting. Ukrainian and US peace envoys may meet in the coming week, according to Zelenskyj. European representation is also needed for negotiations with Russia. German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan again called for an exemption from the debt brake to finance German aid to Ukraine.

The majority of civilian support for Ukraine currently comes from the development budget, but the current level of aid could be at risk due to budget cuts. The proposal is supported by Foreign Minister Wadephul, but other Union politicians oppose it due to their stance against further exemptions from the debt brake, which they oppose, especially for defense spending.