Russia’s demands on western support for Ukraine ‘unacceptable’, says Germany after Trump-Putin call – Europe live
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Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:02:09 +0200

German defence minister says Putins desire to render Ukraine defenceless is very transparentGerman defence minister Boris Pistorius accused Vladimir Putin of playing a game on Ukraine, calling out Russias attacks on Ukraine overnight.Weve seen that attacks on civilian infrastructure have not eased at all in the first night after this supposedly groundbreaking, great phone call between Putin and US president Donald Trump, Pistorius said in a TV interview, quoted by AFP.Trump wants to stop the fighting.
Putin wants Ukraine to stop the fighting.
That may be a subtle, yet fundamental difference.Sanctions against Russia.
Assistance to Ukraine.
Strengthening allies in the free world and working toward security guarantees.
And only a real cessation of strikes on civilian infrastructure by Russia, as proof of its willingness to end this war, can bring peace closer.
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