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Berlin's initiative to extend the OSCE's SMM to the sea of Azov faces resistance from Moscow, but western partners of the Normandy Quartet are trying to at least d & # 39; To reach the region of their representatives.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel answers questions from MEPs. in the Bundestag on Wednesday, reports a correspondent [Ukrinform].
"We tried to have access to the mission in the Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov, which provoked resistance from Russia." At the moment, we are trying Germany and France could have watch the places by boat, "said Merkel.
The German Chancellor supports the idea that the OSCE mission can fully discharge its functions, including in the Sea of Azov. The OSCE can not, unfortunately, perform its functions fully and the missions are constantly embarrassing, said Merkel.
She said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had confirmed the presence of an "intelligent movement of ships" in the region. "However, we must also do business," said the head of government.
Ms Merkel explained that all the problems encountered in Berlin were evoked in the Norman format political advisers.
"We demand the release of sailors and ships, of course," said Merkel, adding that Russia's claims in the sea of Azov could not be accepted by the European partners.
German Foreign Minister Gayko Maas said ministers abroad Affairs of the extension of the OSCE mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine on the sea of Azov.
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