Frankfurt (Germany), 2 September (LaPresse) – Russia ‘must face the consequences’ of its actions. This was stated by the German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, commenting on Berlin’s decision to attribute the attack on Leipzig Airport to Moscow on the sidelines of the EU summit in Ireland. Wadephul said he was “impressed by the strong European support” for Germany’s position and by the “great unity” shown by his counterparts. “It is very important that Russia sees clearly that Europe is united,” he said. According to the minister, Moscow “must understand” that its approach will not work. Germany’s decision to attribute the attack to Russia, he added, is based on “a well-founded assessment and judgement”. “Russia must now face the consequences,” continued Wadephul, referring to the “necessary and appropriate” response proposed yesterday. Finally, the German Foreign Minister announced that, in the coming weeks, the European Union will work to expand sanctions against Moscow, which will target “a large number of individuals”.
Germany, Wadephul: ‘Sanctions against Moscow are necessary and appropriate’
Frankfurt (Germany), 2 September (LaPresse) – Russia ‘must face the consequences’ of its actions. This was stated by the German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, commenting on Berlin’s decision to attribute the attack on Leipzig Airport to Moscow on the sidelines of the EU summit in Ireland. Wadephul said he was “impressed by the strong European support” for Germany’s position and by the “great unity” shown by his counterparts. “It is very important that Russia sees clearly that Europe is united,” he said. According to the minister, Moscow “must understand” that its approach will not work. Germany’s decision to attribute the attack to Russia, he added, is based on “a well-founded assessment and judgement”. “Russia must now face the consequences,” continued Wadephul, referring to the “necessary and appropriate” response proposed yesterday. Finally, the German Foreign Minister announced that, in the coming weeks, the European Union will work to expand sanctions against Moscow, which will target “a large number of individuals”.