Ukraine's new leader is meeting with key European leaders this week.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Ukraine's newly elected President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday and expressed her support for continuing to sanction Russia for its interference in Ukraine.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Zelenskiy on Tuesday, Merkel noted that Russia continues to occupy the Crimean peninsula, which Moscow illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014, and supports pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country known as the Donbas. German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives for the weekly German Federal Cabinet meeting, in Berlin, on May 15. Merkel argued that the countries on the continent need to band together against the challenges posed by Russia, China and the U.S.Germany plays a key role in determining the European Union's foreign policy, and Merkel's statements are likely to be taken seriously.
"The officials sanctioned include the head and deputy head of the border directorate of Russian federal security service for the Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol, three commanding officers of Russian border patrol boats and an anti-submarine ship which actively participated in actions that prevented Ukrainian vessels from accessing their coastline on the Sea of Azov, two heads of service of Russian control points, and a Russian armed forces commander responsible for military...
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Germany's Angela Merkel shakes uncontrollably at ceremony, says she's OKWATCH: German Chancellor Merkel was seen shaking as she stood next to new Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a ceremony in Berlin; the chancellor later asserted that she was fine, and only needed a few glasses of water.
Consulte Mais informação »
Merkel says recovered from shaking bout after drinking waterGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was seen shaking when she met visiting Ukra...
Consulte Mais informação »
Merkel: Will only lift Russia sanctions if Ukraine's sovereignty restoredGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that western sanctions against R...
Consulte Mais informação »
Merkel's illustrious reign is at risk of being tarnishedGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has presided over a tumultuous recent period, which for many, has left Europe on the brink.
Consulte Mais informação »
Germany's Merkel appears unsteady, shaking at ceremonyGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared unsteady and was visibly shaking as she greeted the new Ukrainian leader in the hot sun in Berlin. She later laughed it off, saying that she clearly hadn't drunk enough water.
Consulte Mais informação »