28 August 2014

Merkel warns of tougher sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

Deutsche Welle: 28. August 2014


German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during press conference.

Germany's Chancellor warns that Russia could now face tougher sanctions as a result of the escalation of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. 
Angela Merkel said EU ministers are scheduled to meet on Saturday. 
"We are getting reports of an increased presence of Russian soldiers and of new unrest and fresh advances of the separatists in areas that until now were very quiet," she told a news conference on Thursday after talks with Balkan leaders.

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