EU will place further sanctions on Russia if Ukraine ceasefire is violated warns Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Russia that any serious violation of the current ceasefire in east Ukraine would prompt Europe to impose further sanctions on Moscow for supporting the separatist militants, reports Reuters.

Responding to threats of further sanctions, the press spokesperson for the Russian President, said,
“No sanctions would ever force Russia make changes to the persistent line it follows in international affairs.”

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