Lithuania's president warns: consequences for Russia are overdue!
Lithuania's president warns: consequences for Russia are overdue!
Litauen, Land - Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda sharply criticized the lack of consequence of the western countries in dealing with Russia. In his recent statement, he warned of a loss of credibility in Europe in view of the threats of sanctions that have so far not been implemented into concrete measures. Nauseda emphasized that support for Ukraine and the promises to deliver military equipment required, such as combat aircraft and long -range missiles, are not sufficiently met. In particular, he emphasized that Ukraine needs the necessary equipment promptly to defend itself against the Russian aggression. MAZ Online reports on Nauseda's demand for more determination in the reaction to Russia.
The current discussions about the reaction to Russia are in the context of the demand of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other western heads of state and government after a 30-day ceasefire. However, this requirement remained without the threatened consequences of sanctions after the deadline was passed. Nauseda accuses Merz of hesitation in the question of Russia sanctions and therefore not to demonstrate the necessary strength.
Support for sanctions in Germany
In Germany, broad support for sanctions against Russia is shown, despite the concerns that the German economy could be more affected. According to a survey in February and March 2023, 71% of over 18-year-olds support sanction policy, with approval varies depending on the political preference. In particular, 91% of the Greens supporters and 85% of the SPD supporters support the measures against Russia, while 66% of AfD supporters are against sanctions. IWD provides detailed figures to support sanction policy in the population.
Almost three quarters of the population believe that the frozen trade relationships in the German economy do more harm than the Russian. Nevertheless, the willingness is high to accept the economic costs in order to weaken Putin's war economy. 71% of the respondents are willing to accept economic restrictions from solidarity with Ukraine.
assessment of the sanctions
The sanctions previously imposed against Russia are remarkable in global consideration: over 15,000 active sanctions have been registered since the beginning of the Ukraine War in May 2023. The EU has passed a total of ten sanctions packages against Russia, and an eleventh is being planned. These measures represent the currently greatest international pressure on Russia and demonstrate international determination to prevent aggression. Der Spiegel supplemented the discussion with the effectiveness and The associated political controversy.
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