Latest Kyiv attack 'clear sign of disrespect for the UN': Germany's Franziska Brantner

As Kyiv reels from a Russian missile attack which struck during a visit by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Brantner tells FRANCE 24 this is a "clear sign of disrespect for the United Nations" by the Kremlin, and that it "shows that Vladimir Putin is… inclined to go ahead with brutal force".

She also tells us that the decision to send more heavy weapons and financial support to Ukraine was made because "Ukraine defends the democracy and freedom of Europe".

Brantner underlined that Germany is not willing to consider paying for Russian gas in roubles, as demanded by the Kremlin, and has not set up a rouble bank account.

She also explained why the German government will not consider continuing nuclear power production at its three remaining nuclear plants, which are scheduled to be shut by the end of this year.

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