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Ukraine War Update: Diplomacy, Sanctions, and Gas Supply
News update on the ongoing war in Ukraine, focusing on diplomatic efforts, international sanctions, political reactions and energy supplies.
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- What is Zelenskyy's plan to end the war with Russia?
- Zelenskyy aims to end the war with Russia in 2024 through diplomatic means, but emphasized that negotiations are only possible if Ukraine is in a strong position and not negotiating alone with Putin.
- What is the G7's stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?
- The G7 reaffirmed its commitment to imposing sanctions on Russia for its war against Ukraine, stating that Russia is the only obstacle to a just and lasting peace.
- What is the current situation with Russia's gas supply to Austria?
- Russia has stopped gas supplies to Austria's OMV due to a dispute over unpaid gas from September 2022, but Austria claims to be well-prepared for the interruption.
- What is the FDP's position on supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine?
- The FDP is considering a Bundestag vote on supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, despite opposition from Chancellor Scholz and parts of the SPD.
- How did a CDU politician respond to Scholz's recent call with Putin?
- CDU politician Jürgen Hardt criticized Chancellor Scholz's phone call with Putin, arguing that it only advanced Putin's strategy of escaping political isolation and would be misused for propaganda in Russia.