GERMANY VS RUSSIA: Wadephul Warns Europe Against Easing Pressure on Putin | Times Now World

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Russia was not ready for a ceasefire in Ukraine, describing the outcome of his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as "very dire." Wadephul called on European countries to maintain and strengthen sanctions against Moscow and reaffirmed Germany's full support for Kyiv. He argued that Russia lacked the economic strength and political foundations to dominate Europe, while warning that European countries also needed to address strategic vulnerabilities, including dependence on China. His comments reflected continuing European concerns over Russia's intentions and the prospects for a negotiated end to the war. #johannwadephul #germany #russia #ukraine #putin #zelensky #lavrov #sanctions #ceasefire #europe #europeandefence #geopolitics #warsawsecurityforum #ukrainewar In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews