GERMANY: German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Friday called for increased diplomatic efforts to resolve the Qatar crisis, and said neighbouring Gulf states should lift a sea and air blockade imposed on Qatar this week.
"We are convinced that now is the hour of diplomacy and we must talk to each other; along with our American colleagues but above all our colleagues in the region, we must try to find solutions, especially lifting the sea and air blockades," Gabriel told reporters.
He spoke in Wolfenbuettel, Germany, at a news conference with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. Gabriel said the blockade against Qatar would also impact the German economy.
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Germany urges diplomatic solution to Qatar crisis
Germany urges diplomatic solution to Qatar crisis
Ukraine attacks hit 13 Russian oil facilities over January and February, defense ministry says
The military has carried out more than 40 strikes in Russia on the oil and gas sector
KYIV: Ukrainian military attacks struck 13 Russian oil refineries, oil depots and other oil and gas sector facilities in January and February, Ukraine’s defense ministry said on Tuesday.
The ministry added in a statement on Telegram that the military has carried out more than 40 strikes in Russia on the oil and gas sector, military industrial facilities and command centers, among other targets.
KYIV: Ukrainian military attacks struck 13 Russian oil refineries, oil depots and other oil and gas sector facilities in January and February, Ukraine’s defense ministry said on Tuesday.
The ministry added in a statement on Telegram that the military has carried out more than 40 strikes in Russia on the oil and gas sector, military industrial facilities and command centers, among other targets.
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