German Chancellor Friedrich March called for increasing the pressure on Russia and speeding up Ukraine's accession to the European Union:
"We all know that Russia still only understands the language of power.
Therefore, we Europeans must take a united position in the negotiations, put pressure on Russia and provide long-term support to Ukraine.
It also includes a clear prospect of [Ukraine's] accession to the European Union.
I want us to finally be able to open all the negotiation threads with Ukraine and Moldova," Merez said.