Merkel tells Putin: implement Minsk to get EU sanctions lifted


Russian President Vladimir Putin greets German Chancellor Angela Merkel prior to their talks at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia May 2, 2017. Sputnik/Aleksey Nikolskyi/Kremlin via REUTERS

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on all sides in the conflict in Ukraine to work towards the ceasefire envisaged by the Minsk accords, saying implementation of those agreements could lead to the lifting of EU sanctions against Russia.

Speaking in the Russian town of Sochi after discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Merkel said there was no need to replace the Minsk process, which is designed to bring an end to the conflict between Moscow-backed rebels in Ukraine's east and the Kiev government.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes
UN alarmed by threats to Iran's power plants, bridges
Strait of Hormuz traffic rises to highest level over weekend since early days of Iran war
Vietnam parliament elects party leader To Lam as new state president
Analysis-Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
Final death toll 12 in Russian petrochemical plant accident
Tajikistan's foreign trade rises 27.3 pct in first 2 months
U.S. stocks close higher
Crude futures settle higher
U.S. dollar ticks down

Others Also Read