France’s president Francois Hollande and Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday more sanctions are possible if there is no end to violations of the Minsk peace accord.
U.S. diplomats in Washington quietly endorsed the Europeans’ view, saying there would be “additional costs” for those who ignore the Minsk agreement.
Speaking at a joint news conference, ahead of next Tuesday’s meeting of French, German and Ukrainian foreign ministers in Paris, Hollande and Merkel said they were working hard to ensure the latest agreement between Russia and Ukraine is respected.
The two leaders met as the Ukrainian government and separatist rebels traded accusations …read more
Source: Voice of America
