Germany asks Russia to take serious steps toward de-escalation

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Germany: Feb 18, 2022 (TNS): Germany has asked Russia to take serious steps toward de-escalation, withdraw its troops from the Ukrainian border and engage in diplomacy for a peaceful solution.

In a statement, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Russia’s massive military buildup around Ukraine has created an extremely dangerous situation” and increased the risk of a military conflict.