Danger arising from the conflict in the east of Ukraine is not removed from all the Europe, considers the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. He stated that in the interview to a local newspaper Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung. ‘It is terrifying that again 10 innocent inhabitants lost their lives as a result of the rocket attack. It means that danger for whole Europe arising of this conflict is far from being removed,’ – he remarked. ‘That is why we will continue to do everything possible to reassure that this conflict will not turn into the large-scale military confrontation. This is quite difficult, but there is no alternative.’ – added Steinmeier. According to him, negotiations on solving this issue are going difficult. ‘Problem is that simultaneously we discuss the creation of a ceasefire line, the withdrawal of heavy weapons and foreign fighters, the access to the humanitarian help and the exchange of captives’, - noticed head of the German Ministry. ‘We are capable of solving the conflict if serious efforts are applied from both sides to a permanent ceasefire that can make a way for political decision. It should be clear for everyone that there is no military solution for the conflict,’ – emphasized Steinmeier.
It should be reminded that in the beginning of December Steinmeier expressed the hope for reducing conflict around Ukraine.
