Germany Calls for New Western Sanctions After Russia's Massive Ukraine Attack

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for additional Western sanctions against Russia following the largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine, where Russian forces launched 367 drones and missiles targeting cities including Kyiv, killing at least 12 people. Wadephul stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace, urging the European Union and the United States to impose more sanctions to pressure Russia economically and politically. In parallel, Ukraine has intensified its own sanctions strategy, with President Volodymyr Zelensky approving new restrictions targeting individuals and organizations linked to Russia, including figures associated with Russian online casinos and political entities. Wadephul also expressed deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, condemning the killing of Palestinians and advocating for no expulsions from the Gaza Strip, emphasizing Germany's commitment to a two-state solution. These developments underscore the escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with Western nations seeking to apply pressure through sanctions and diplomatic efforts to curtail aggression and human suffering.