Germany Remains Reluctant to Ban Energy Imports from Russia
BERLIN (AA) – Germany has reiterated its opposition to energy sanctions on Russia, warning that it could have negative consequences for European economies.
Speaking at a joint news conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said European countries should carefully asses the suggested measures.
Scholz underlined that not only Germany, but also many other EU countries still need to buy their gas, oil and coal from Russia, as they have no other alternatives in the short term.
“But we have decided to become independent, as soon as possible, from imports of coal, gas and oil from Russia. And we’re working on this at full speed,” he added.
Scholz renewed his call for Russian President Vladimir Putin to immediately cease all combat operations in Ukraine and withdraw the Russian troops from the country.
Russia’s war on Ukraine, which began Feb. 24, has drawn international condemnation, led to financial sanctions on Moscow, and spurred an exodus of global firms from Russia.
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