German Chancellor Angela Merkel said during her visit to Japan on Monday that Russia’s actions in Eastern Ukraine are jeopardizing the free world order but said diplomacy could still resolve the situation.
“But this free world order is anything but a matter of course, rather it is in jeopardy. Through the annexation of Crimea in violation of international law and the support of the separatists in eastern Ukraine, Russia violates the territorial integrity of Ukraine,” she said.
“And I would like to use this opportunity to thank the Japanese government for standing up for this position together with us just as …read more
Source: Voice of America
