The head of the German foreign Ministry offered to lift sanctions against Russia “step by step”
Foreign Minister of Germany, Sigmar Gabriel, proposed to abandon the expectations of full implementation of the Minsk agreements for the lifting of sanctions with Russia. In his opinion, to lift the sanctions gradually.
Expect full implementation of the Minsk agreements for the lifting of sanctions with Russia is wrong, it would be appropriate to change the policy of the EU in this sphere, said the foreign Minister of Germany, Sigmar Gabriel in an interview to the magazine Focus.
“The decisions of the European Union require 100% implementation of the Minsk agreements. After that you can start for 100% lifting of sanctions against Russia. I believe that this condition is not feasible. It would be right to lift sanctions small portions, step by step, to show that shifts in the direction of world benefit,” said Gabriel.
According to him, Russia should use its influence on separatists, and the US to influence Kiev.
On specifying question of the journalist, what does the United States, if we are talking about the conflict in Europe, Gabriel said that Washington has a great influence on Ukraine.
“I don’t belong to those who would be happy if the US has removed itself from solving problems of world politics”, — said the head of the German foreign Ministry.