Polish PM alleges Germany, Austria and Hungary will not sever trade ties with Russia

Warsaw/Moscow: – The differences over sanctions against Russia among the European countries are intensifying by the day. On Thursday, it was revealed that there are two explicit factions among the European countries over this issue. The countries favouring sanctions against Russia have openly started accusing the nations supporting Russia. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki alleged that Germany, Austria, and Hungary would never sever trade ties with Russia.

Moreover, Poland has firmly supported the sanctions against the Russian fuel sector. But unfortunately, certain big countries and some smaller countries have not supported the move. Countries like Germany, Austria and Hungary also have adopted a stern stand against it. The Polish Prime Minister accused, these countries are against severing trade ties with Russia. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki also accused these countries of being obstacles to imposing sanctions against Russia.

He warned that there is no change in the Polish stand regarding Russia against the background of the Russia-Ukraine war. The Polish Prime Minister said that the stand of the countries demanding harsh sanctions against Russia is correct. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki also indicated that fresh severe sanctions could be imposed against Russia soon. The Union has intensely opposed the use of Rouble for fuel gas transactions. EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed displeasure saying that the Union is opposed to unilateral decisions.

A strong reaction has been received from Russia over the actions being taken in the European Union regarding Russian fuel gas. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova retorted, ‘The countries denying the fuel cooperation with Russia should properly explain it to their population. They should also reveal ‘Who is splurging the property of the European population and how?’ to the civilians. Russia is willing to work with the countries interested in their fuel security.’

The European Union has imposed harsh sanctions against Russia in four stages. The sanctions target more than 870 leaders, officials, entrepreneurs, and 62 companies. But the European Union has not agreed to the sanctions against the Russian fuel sector. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock clarified her country’s stand saying that some countries from the European Union cannot stop purchasing fuel from Russia overnight. The Hungarian Foreign Minister warned that his country would not support any sanctions that would threaten the country’s fuel security.