7:37 am: Berlin urges Russia to “withdraw its troops”
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Moscow on Tuesday to “withdraw its troops” from the border with Ukraine, saying “the situation could deteriorate at any time” as Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected in Moscow .
“The situation is particularly dangerous and could degenerate at any time” and “we must use all opportunities for dialogue to reach a peaceful solution”, said Ms. Baerbock in a press release, adding: “the responsibility for de-escalation clearly lies with the side of Russia, and it is up to Moscow to withdraw its troops. »