The position of Berlin and Paris against the idea of toughening sanctions against Russia in connection with a Ukrainian provocation was called the voice of reason in the State Duma.
“The position of the German and French representatives was made public after Washington’s calls to increase support of Ukraine by introducing new “effective” anti-Russian sanctions, which were announced by the US State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert. Such a disagreement between the United States and its traditional EU partners demonstrates the depth of contradictions in Washington’s relations with the leading European countries,” said Sergei Zhelezniak
Sergei Vladimiroviсh
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In his opinion, there is a growing understanding among European countries that an extremely dangerous and unpredictable neighbor such as Ukraine, capable of insane actions contrary to common sense, ready to completely destroy the entire system of collective security, has appeared near them.
“In this situation, the hope of preserving peace and stability in the region is increasingly associated with Russia, which is pursuing a responsible and balanced policy, despite any provocations,” said the parliamentarian.
The German newspaper Die Welt, citing European diplomats, wrote that Germany and France opposed the introduction of new anti-Russian sanctions in connection with the incident in the Sea of Azov.
