Germany talks about lifting sanctions against Russia, but the government opposes it

The debate on sanctions against Russia continues in Germany, with some politicians calling for their revision or cancellation. Deputy Government Spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann defended the European sanctions, calling them justified and effective. The German Foreign Ministry supports this position, stressing that it is up to Russia to end the war that led to the sanctions.

These statements came after criticism from Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer, who opposed Germany's categorical refusal to ease sanctions, saying they were ‘outdated’ and did not match recent US actions.

Source: UNIAN