There will be “a massive intention of the sanctions” if the Russian president Vladimir Putin will reject the ceasefire of 30 days in the conflict in Ukrainian required by European and American. The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says it in an interview with Bild.
If the Kremlin does not respond, “there will be a massive intention of sanctions And massive aid to Ukraine will continue. On a political level, of course, but also financial and military “, said Merz, today in Kiev with the leaders of France, Great Britain and Poland.
It is the first time that the leaders of the four European countries have made one Joint visit to Ukraine. The initiative arrives in the aftermath of the Vittoria Parade in Moscow which celebrates 80 years from the defeat of Nazism in the Second World War.
French President Macron asked “direct interviews“Between Ukraine and Russia as part of the ceased the 30 -day fire requested in Moscow by Europeans and Americans with Kiev. In the event of respite,” we will start direct interviews between Ukraine and Russia. We are ready to help, “said the Head of the Elysée in an interview with the French broadcasters TF1 and LCI while going by train to Kiev. If Moscow will not accept the fire,” there will be further penalties (…) much harder“, he warned.
Macron: new era for safety; Europe is considered power
“What is happening with Poland, Germany and Great Britain is a historical moment for a European defense and greater independence for our security. Obviously for Ukraine, but for all of us. It is a new era. It is a Europe that is considered a power”. The French president said so, Emmanuel Macron speaking with journalists in Piazza Maidan, in Kiev, according to what the French media report.
Kremlin: threatens penalties? we are used to
Russia is used to penalties and will minimize the consequences of new restrictions that could be introduced by European countries. The spokesperson of the Kremlin says it, Dmitry Peskovresponding to the leaders of France, Germany, Great Britain and Poland on an tightening of the penalties in Moscow if it does not accept the proposal for ceased the 30 -day fire.
“We are now used to sanctions, we can already imagine what we will do after these penalties are announced, as we will minimize their consequences,” said Peskov to the journalist of Rossiya 1 Pavel Zarubin, commenting on the statements of the European leaders on the threat of new penalties against Moscow.
In an exclusive interview with ABC News Peskov explained that before accepting a cease prolonged fire must cease the supplies of weapons from the allies of Ukraine.
The supplies of weapons from the allies of Ukraine must cease before a break can occur in hostilities, Peskov said, “otherwise, it will be an advantage for Ukraine. Ukraine will continue its total mobilization, bringing new troops to the front line. Ukraine will use this period to train new military personnel and to give a little rest to the existing one”.
“Why should we grant such an advantage to Ukraine?” He added. Peskov also said that Ukraine “is not ready for immediate negotiations”, denying that Putin is temporarily.
“President Putin is doing everything possible to solve the problem, to reach an agreement with peaceful and diplomatic means. But not having peaceful and democratic means available, we must continue military operations,” he said.
von der leyen, Russia accepts truce; We will press pressure on Moscow
“Today the coalition of the willingly has gathered. We support the proposal of a ceased the total and unconditional fire of 30 days. It must be implemented without preconditions to open the way to significant peace negotiations”. He writes it Usrsula from the Leyen Your X.
“Now the ball passes to Russia. We are ready to continue to exert a strong pressure on Russia and to impose further severe sanctions in case of violation of the ceasefire. Our goal is clear: a just and lasting peace for Ukrainian, fundamental for the safety and stability of the entire continent,” he added.