Merkel warns Russia of sanctions over Ukraine

imgGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel told the Bundestag (Parliament) that Russia would suffer “enormous damage, both politically and economically” by the sanctions of the West.

Speaking at the meeting on Thursday, Merkel urged Russia to pursue effective diplomacy, or economic isolation and political risk. She ruled out military action as a measure against, reports Deutsche Welle.

“The territorial integrity of Ukraine can not be questioned. At a time of great uncertainty in the Ukraine, Russia has not proven to be a partner for the stability of neighboring countries which he links close, but uses their weaknesses, “the German Chancellor claimed.

During his meeting Wednesday with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Merkel said that the EU and Ukraine will soon sign a political association agreement.

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