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German foreign minister seeks united European message to Moscow in Warsaw
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is meeting counterparts in Warsaw from Poland, Norway and the United Kingdom.
He says the meeting will show European unity and support for Ukraine as Russia continues its attacks.
The visit comes after US President Donald Trump made disputed remarks following a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including calling for Ukraine's president to be replaced.
Trump also announced a Russian diesel supply deal and plans to temporarily lift sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
Wadephul says the EU has adopted new sanctions targeting nearly 1,600 people and organisations linked to Russia's war effort.
The measures include people involved in ballistic missile production and companies supplying parts for Russian drones and aircraft.
At a Warsaw security forum, the ministers will discuss Europe's position amid war and rivalry.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he would seek to show unity with European partners toward Moscow during a visit to Warsaw.
He planned to meet colleagues from Poland, Norway and the United Kingdom at a security conference.
Wadephul said Europe should increase pressure on Russia and remain united behind Ukraine.
He said the European Union had moved to impose its largest-ever sanctions package, targeting nearly 1,600 people, companies and other organisations.
The meeting comes amid continued Russian attacks on Ukraine and recent controversial statements by US President Donald Trump.
- Who
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and colleagues from Poland, Norway and the United Kingdom.
- What
- They planned to discuss European security and send a message of unity toward Moscow and support for Ukraine.
- When
- Before the security conference in Warsaw; the article was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Warsaw, Poland.
- Why
- Wadephul said Europe should defend its freedom, increase pressure on Russia and stand behind Ukraine amid continued Russian attacks.
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Wadephul said the EU had moved to impose its largest-ever sanctions package against supporters of Russia’s war effort.
cash.ch published its report on Wadephul’s planned visit to Warsaw.
Wadephul said he would meet counterparts from Poland, Norway and the United Kingdom.
- German foreign minister
- Johann Wadephul
- Meeting place
- Warsaw, Poland
- Countries represented
- Germany, Poland, Norway and the United Kingdom
- Sanctions targets
- Nearly 1,600 people, companies and other organisations
- Conference topic
- The return of power politics: Europe between war and rivalry
What people are saying
Jetzt ist der Zeitpunkt, um den Druck auf Russland zu erhöhen, statt unsere eigene Deckung fallen zu lassen
Europa ist handlungsfähig und steht geschlossen hinter der Ukraine.
Auch wir sind im Fadenkreuz
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