The German Foreign Ministry said the growing number of opponents of the anti-Russian sanctions in the EU – RBC

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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The head of the German Foreign Ministry said that the EU increases the number of opponents of anti-Russian sanctions. According to him, no consensus on this issue would be to achieve more complex than in the previous year

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the increase in the EU’s anti-Russian opponents of sanctions. So he replied to the question of extending the sanctions in an interview with Der Tagesspiegel.

«The number of opponents of the anti-Russian sanctions in the EU has increased. Compared to last year it will be difficult to find a common attitude on this issue. But despite the tediousness of this, we will strive for it, “- he said,

Also, Steinmeier called for the return of Russia in the G8 in the performance of the Minsk agreements.. “Always pretend that Russia’s participation in certain forums to be present for her. We forget why in our interest to attract Russian to international partnership and shared responsibility “, – said the Minister

Mr Steinmeier stressed that” in times of crisis are important formats in which the country can overcome the dumbness and. return to the negotiating table. ” “There is no convincing historical examples, indicating that the isolation and foreclosure would bring us world peace. Thus, the major industrialized countries should be interested in Russia back in the G8 in the performance of the Minsk agreements, “- said the Minister

The head of the German Foreign Ministry said” a different experience in relations with Russia “. On the one hand, according to him, – joining of Crimea and the conflict in the Donbass; on the other, “at the same time” – Moscow’s help in the Iranian nuclear program talks. “Everyone recognizes that we need Russia in resolving major international crises”, – said Steinmeier.