German FM Wadephul warns Russia rejects ceasefire, urges tougher sanctions on Moscow

Warsaw, Oct 13 (UNI) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Tuesday that Russia is unwilling for a ceasefire in Ukraine, calling for tougher sanctions to pressure Moscow to halt its attacks and return to negotiations. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum on Tuesday, Wadephul urged European nations to maintain a firm stance against Russia and criticised the Trump administration's diesel deal with Moscow, arguing against any retreat from sanctions. Reflecting on his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York last month,- the first high-level engagement after a prolonged pause in dialogue - Wadephul said the talks…