Disinfo: Before the G7 meeting in Japan on 10 April, German...

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Before the G7 meeting in Japan on 10 April, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier praised Russia’s “constructive role in resolving the crises in Ukraine and Syria”.

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Steinmeier did not point out Russia’s "constructive role in resolving the Ukraine and Syria crises". What Steinmeier actually said was that Russia must contribute a "political solution" to the Ukraine conflict as a prerequisite for its return. In addition, the Kremlin must play a permanent "constructive role" in the search for peace in Syria. Steinmeier maintains that excluding Russia over its actions in Ukraine is a necessary step, but not a goal in itself (bit.ly/1S2UqJ7), .

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  • Reported in: Issue 23
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 10/04/2016
  • Outlet language(s) English
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Japan, Syria, Germany, Ukraine, Russia
  • Keywords: Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Syrian War
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