EU countries are to adopt new sanctions on Russia despite the Ukraine ceasefire, but might revoke them if things go well.
German chancellor Angela Merkel said at a Nato summit in Wales on Friday (5 September) that the situation is “fluid … one has to look at the ceasefire, if it holds. One has to look at the Russian troops, are they withdrawing?”
She added: “these sanctions could indeed be put in place … but with the stipulation they can be suspended again [if the peace process s...
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