ELMAU, Germany — European leaders joined the United States Sunday in calling for maintaining economic sanctions against Russia until Moscow ends its support for secessionists in eastern Ukraine.
A renewed offensive by Kremlin-supported separatists in the region in recent days illustrated why the measures should remain in place, EU officials said during the G7 summit taking place in the Bavarian Alps.
“If anyone wants to start a debate on changing the sanctions regime, the only discussion could be on strengthening it,” European Council President Donald Tusk said, adding that the recent fighting marks the “most severe disruption” of the Minsk peace deal …read more
Source: European Voice
