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The Greens have referred to as for extra worldwide stress on Russian President Vladimir Putin in view of the talks about an finish to the battle in Ukraine. “He is the aggressor. He is waging this war and inflicting endless suffering on the people of Ukraine,” parliamentary group chief Britta Haßelmann informed the AFP information company on Monday. “More pressure on Putin” is now wanted.

“It is Ukraine that wants an end to the war. It is the one that is ready to negotiate, that is ready to take responsibility,” Haßelmann continued. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made this clear time and again at his current assembly with American President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. As an attacked state, Ukraine additionally “made painful offers for itself”.

On the opposite hand, Putin continued to bomb Ukraine with undiminished severity, Haßelmann accused the Russian President. He was “not ready for a ceasefire, let alone serious peace negotiations.” But it’s only Putin who can cease the battle began by Russia.

Specifically, the Green Party chief referred to as for additional sanctions towards Russia and more durable motion towards the so-called Russian shadow fleet. However, “hesitant disagreement”, because the EU just lately confirmed with the frozen belongings, should be averted.

“We must always remember that Putin is not just concerned with Ukraine”mentioned Haßelmann. “It is also about our peace, our security and our freedom in Europe, which must be protected.” This requires “decisive and joint action by Europe”.

After the talks with Zelensky in Mar-a-Lago, Trump spoke of “progress”. However, central questions clearly nonetheless stay unanswered. The American President’s phrases of reward for Putin, with whom Trump had spoken on the cellphone earlier than the assembly with Zelensky, additionally triggered irritation.