Germany: No plans to add US to group solving Ukraine crisis

[DonViejo]

Source: Associated Press



SATURDAY, FEB 18, 2017 11:01 AM EST

MUNICH (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister says there are no plans to add the U.S. to the group of countries that have been meeting in efforts to help reduce tensions in eastern Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel met his French, Russian and Ukrainian counterparts on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.

Gabriel said all sides will use their influence to try and implement an agreement for a cease-fire starting Monday and the withdrawal of heavy weapons between Russia-backed rebels and the government in eastern Ukraine.

Asked about linking the U.S. to the group, Gabriel said the matter has been discussed with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. He said “we think there must be close contact with the United States, but we think this format … should be maintained.”




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[OregonBlue]

1. Germany is very smart. Do not tell Tillerson what is going on. From what I read, he is working

for Exxon and the Kremlin.

[Bayard]

2. In other words....

We don't need the U.S. in here screwing this up.

[PSPS]

4. I think the mesage is that they view trump as a security threat

[dgibby]

3. How quickly and far the mighty have fallen. n/t

[DK504]

8. We had a 270 year run.

Will we turn into Italy having a rotating administration every few months? I think it is the correct decision to freeze Us out, while I wish they wouldn't, Tillerson and co. have proven themselves untrustworthy.

[riverbendviewgal]

10. Just as my high schoolus history predicted in 1964.

I wonder if Mr Baur is still alive. I went to a NJ high school. He was a great teacher. I love history because of him.

[Sunlei]

5. Good, Europe now realises some IN American government collude with Russia to destablise.

Thanks a LOT Republicans!!, not a R with spine or backbone to stand up to the criminalsin your Republican party.

[NurseJackie]

6. An excellent decision. We no longer have the stature or moral authority ...

... it's best to just leave these types of decisions to competent, mature, and responsible adults.

[SunSeeker]

7. Of course. Trump would never pass a security clearance. nt

[tenorly]

9. Sure. They might as well invite Putin himself, given the current occupant of the White House.

That said, Frau Merkel should keep her nose out of that mess. Ukraine has quagmire written all over it, and Germany has enough problems of its own to worry about.

[lark]

11. Good job!

Keep out the russian moles, aka members of drumpf administration. Putin would know everything that was said within 24 hours.