Escalating Measures: West Urged to Intensify Sanctions and Aid to Ukraine
The German Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, emphasized the need for the West to intensify sanctions on Russia and bolster military support for Ukraine. This call came following Russia's refusal of a ceasefire. Pistorius highlighted the predictable behavior of Russian President Vladimir Putin in such circumstances.
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius urged the West to heighten its sanctions on Russia and increase military backing for Ukraine. His appeal follows Russia's rejection of a ceasefire agreement on Monday.
On Tuesday, Pistorius expressed the necessity for further actions, both in terms of sanctions and support for Ukraine. He criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for his predictable conduct in such situations.
Speaking to reporters in Berlin, Pistorius emphasized that Putin's behavior was expected and accentuated the importance of unwavering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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