Work ‘urgently needed’ to resolve Ukraine crisis – German FM

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Work ‘urgently needed’ to resolve Ukraine crisis – German FM

 

 

BERLIN: -- The German foreign minister has voiced his dissatisfaction over the slow pace of progress in resolving the conflict in the war-torn east of Ukraine, saying that progress was urgently needed.

 

Frank-Walter Steinmeier was speaking after a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Pavel Klimkin.

 

“Two days ago the fighting increased but yesterday there were less clashes again,” said Steinmeier. “Nevertheless all these incidents show how fragile the whole situation still is. That’s why we must not reduce our efforts to try and reach more stability and give more importance to the ceasefire agreement.”

 

Both Kyiv forces and fighters from the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk accuse each other of violating ceasefire and other points of the Minsk agreement.

 

Ukrainian political analyst Vadim Karasev said that neither side benefits from resolving the conflict.

 

“A frozen conflict is good for Ukraine, at least temporarily, and for the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics. They have a most comfortable situation. They are being supported financially by Russia. They don’t have to carry out elections, or reintegrate into Ukraine,” said Karasev.

 

[…] the government can blame the war for all their sins, including corruption, unsuccessful reforms, slow reforms, all economical and political problems,” Karasev added.

 

Steinmeier said Kyiv can rely on Berlin’s support in working towards an independent, democratic, prospering nation.

 

He plans to visit Ukraine next week to arrange a new high-level meeting between Germany, France, Ukraine and Russia.

 

-- © Copyright Euronews 2016-09-09

[ThaiWest]

And... Just what does the German Gov consider work? More talk and no action! 

[Rancid]

Regardless of what version of reality we all choose to believe, one thing is indisputable, Ukraine and Syria for that matter, were both safer, wealthier and had better prospects for their people with the governments they had before regime change hit them.

[Baerboxer]

2 hours ago, ThaiWest said:

And... Just what does the German Gov consider work? More talk and no action! 

 

They want to form and EU army and invade Poland Russia.

 

More stamping of foot, opening of mouth and disengagement of Brain.

[craigt3365]

29 minutes ago, Rancid said:

Regardless of what version of reality we all choose to believe, one thing is indisputable, Ukraine and Syria for that matter, were both safer, wealthier and had better prospects for their people with the governments they had before regime change hit them.

The people of Ukraine wanted the regime change.  They did not want the Russian military to arm their civilians, whom were initially lead by a Russian military man.  That's reality.  So yes, they were better off before this.

 

As for Syria, Assad and his father have been brutal dictators for a long time.  It was his brutal crackdown that started this.  And military intervention by Iran and Russia that's allowed this atrocity to continue.  That again, is reality.

[elgordo38]

I must give her credit she is a crafty politician. When your under pressure divert attention elsewhere way to go Angela. Angela if I come to Germany will you give me one of those debit cards your handing out to immigrants and topping up from time to time? Maybe you should pay more attention to the VW scandal and other problems. Looking at the last election the people no longer trust or love you. Yes the world needs immigrants but quality immigrants not the herd of riff raff your allowing into Germany to rape and plunder and of course live off of the government purse. I think you would have enough people living off of the dole without importing more just asking.