We have not achieved everything, but at least there is a ceasefire. This also includes agreements on securing the eastern borders of Ukraine, elections and the exchange of prisoners, it is a chance to move away from escalation and towards political momentum.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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First, it goes against the statements of the nominated defense secretary a few days ago. We have to see what it will yield in terms of U.S. foreign policy. The same goes for the statements on trade policy, we count on the U.S. to stick to its international obligations, including in the World Trade Organization.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

I do not believe that relations between the two countries will become so close that Russia can offer Turkey an alternative to the NATO security partnership.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

The group's structures in Syria and Iraq are intertwined, so that a defeat for Islamic State in Mosul would undoubtedly have consequences for the situation in Syria.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

I wish we had more countries represented at a high level for the... by German Foreign Minister Frank-...

I wish we had more countries represented at a high level for the financial part.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

That is contradictory and it makes me concerned. by German Foreign Minister Frank-...

That is contradictory and it makes me concerned.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Reintroduction of the death penalty would prevent successful nego... by German Foreign Minister Frank-...

Reintroduction of the death penalty would prevent successful negotiations to join the EU.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

We have to accept the decision that was made, and not go looking... by German Foreign Minister Frank-...

We have to accept the decision that was made, and not go looking for revenge.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Should the British opt for a withdrawal from the EU, then we cannot continue just doing business as usual with 28 minus one the next day.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

We in Europe bear a joint responsibility for ensuring that we do not fall back into a nationalism of single states.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Sanctions are not an end in themselves. They should rather give i... by German Foreign Minister Frank-...

Sanctions are not an end in themselves. They should rather give incentives for a change in behavior.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

The United States and Russia said they are ready to make progress on the technical level to be able to check who is (responsible) for breaking the ceasefire.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

The greatest danger is that the conflict will escalate again. by German Foreign Minister Frank-...

The greatest danger is that the conflict will escalate again.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

I don't think we'd be well advised to issue threats from Europe. by German Foreign Minister Frank-...

I don't think we'd be well advised to issue threats from Europe.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

If a Russian troop withdrawal materializes, it would put President Assad under pressure to finally seriously negotiate a peaceful political transition in Geneva that would ensure the continuation of a Syrian state.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

We must fight for Europe. We must stop blaming each other. On the contrary, we must unite forces and work together for a European solution to the refugee crisis. This is the only way for Europe to emerge stronger from this crisis.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Neither side can benefit when inside the EU one blames the other. In this way we are not moving ahead by even one step in managing the refugee crisis. The rifts that are being formed now must be laboriously healed again.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

As part of the Munich Agreement ... all sides are called on - even before the start of a ceasefire - to contribute to an immediate reduction in violence, that goes for Russia and the Syrian regime's military operations around Aleppo and the latest attacks by PYD militias in northern Syria. In view of the tense situation, Turkey too must show restraint.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

I strongly condemn today's launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea. The country has once again ignored warnings by the international community, the rocket launch is an irresponsible provocation, which disregards internationally-binding U.N. security council resolutions and is putting regional security on the line once again.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Either Europe stands together and acts with solidarity in times of hardship for hundreds of thousands, or fences and barriers will again be raised, and then the vision of a united Europe crumbles.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

We are talking about an upper limit, with a buffer zone. I do not think that we will have that many soldiers deployed abroad at the same time.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier