The European Union is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia if progress on ending the war in Ukraine is not made this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday, adding a new package of sanctions was prepared.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that further concessions from Ukraine during negotiations would be unreasonable if Russia continues to attack civilian targets.

Germany will demand stronger sanctions against Russia if there is no progress this week in resolving the war in Ukraine, states the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. Merz believes that Russia should declare its readiness for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.