Germany's commitment to Russian gas pipeline and Ukraine crisis 'separate issues': Min


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-11-2018 13:01 IST | Created: 29-11-2018 12:33 IST
Germany's commitment to Russian gas pipeline and Ukraine crisis 'separate issues': Min
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Germany's economy minister dismissed on Thursday suggestions that his country's commitment to a pipeline - that will allow Russia to bypass Ukraine in pumping gas to Europe - undermines efforts to a de-escalate a crisis between the two neighbours.

"Those are two separate questions," Peter Altmaier told the ARD public broadcaster. He urged Russia to release the crew of Ukrainian vessels it seized during a stand-off in the Kerch Strait. 

(With inputs from agencies.)

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