Sunday, May 11, 2014

Merkel and Hollande Send Russia a Warning


Merkel and Hollande Send Russia a Warning

President Francois Hollande of France was invited by Chancellor Angela Merkel to Stralsund, Germany which is a big deal since she invites only the most select of visitors. Both made a joint statement that warned Russia that if they did not help defuse the crisis in Ukraine, it would face tough sanctions. They want to see “visible steps” to pull out troops from Ukraine’s border. Putin said that he had already pulled out troops, but NATO and Western leaders never saw any evidence of the withdrawl. They also agreed that Ukraine’s presidential election must be allowed to proceed freely and fairly. There are differences between the two economies of the countries’ with Germany’s economic success and France’s unemployment. The two countries working together could move Europe to a European energy union. This unity will help make Europe strong.

Monique Martinez

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