G-7 countries agree to new sanctions against Russia
German Chancellor Scholz held a press conference in the capital Berlin after his online meeting with the leaders of the G7 countries.
Stating that Germany is working to strengthen the international alliance against Russia because of the war in Ukraine, Scholz stressed his country’s “solid” support for Ukraine on the anniversary of the war.
Stating that they are trying to clarify that Russia is alone in the world in the Ukraine war in the international arena, Scholz said: “We must continue to push for Russia to return to international law and finally sit at the negotiating table. Of course, that includes economic pressure.” saying.
Stating that they agreed in the G-7 to continue coordinating Western countries’ sanctions against Russia and close the loopholes in the sanctions, Scholz said: “Today we have committed more measures and we want to implement them within the EU with the 10th package of sanctions and take the necessary measures.” he used the phrase.
Noting that the G-7 assured Ukraine of “financial support and arms supplies” as long as it is needed, Scholz reiterated that Russian troops must withdraw from Ukraine and that it would not be possible to negotiate an end to the war without this step.
Olaf Scholz also stated that Germany has increased the number of Leopard 2 A6 type main battle tanks it has committed to supply Ukraine from 14 to 18.
Stating that he will visit India tomorrow and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Scholz said: “I have been in close contact with PM Modi for months and I will once again explain our position on the Russia-Ukraine war. ”. saying.
In the framework of the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, the leaders of the G-7 made up of the United States, Germany, England, Canada, France, Italy and Japan and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, held a videoconference.
VISIT TO INDIA
Prime Minister Olaf Scholz will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the Indian capital, on Saturday.
One of the main topics of the meeting will be the Russia-Ukraine war, in which India plays a neutral role. During the visit, it is expected that the exchange of qualified workers, energy cooperation and the joint fight against climate change will be the other topics to be discussed.
India was among the countries that abstained yesterday when the United Nations General Assembly (UNSC) approved the draft resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory “unconditionally and immediately.”
The South Asian country, which has the largest population after China, is in close economic and military cooperation with Russia. Western countries want to sell weapons to India, which buys Russian weapons.
Good relations with the emerging power in South Asia seem more important to Germany at the moment. India is seen as an indispensable ally in reducing Germany’s economic dependence on China.
According to Indian media reports, the Indian government wants to establish a submarine production facility and is looking for international cooperation partners. India is claimed to be able to cooperate with German ThyssenKrupp marine systems.
Scholz’s trip is expected to be accompanied by 12 German businessmen, including executives from Siemens and SAP. (AA)