Maas discusses Ukraine with Slovakian counterpart

STORY: Germany Slovakia - Maas discusses Ukraine with Slovakian counterpart

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STORY NUMBER: 4323041

DATELINE: 27 April 2021 - Berlin

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Berlin - 27 April 2021

1. Wide of Heiko Maas, German Foreign Minister, Ivan Korcok, Slovakia's Foreign Minister, arriving for press conference ahead of meeting

2. SOUNDBITE (German) Heiko Maas, German Foreign Minister:

"Ultimately, it is good news that Russia has announced that it will withdraw its troops (from the border with Ukraine), and these words must now be followed by corresponding actions very quickly. And further steps are also needed, such as the lifting of sea closures in the Black Sea and the end of ceasefire violations in Ukraine."

3. Wide of presser

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Ivan Korcok, Slovakia's Foreign Minister:

"We will discuss the situation in Ukraine where I want to support the German role in that endeavor of international community but rather more focus on the Normandy format to find a political solution to the conflict in the East (of Ukraine). I will underscore that Slovakia supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine and its sovereignty, that has no alternative."

5. Wide of news conference

6. SOUNDBITE (German) Heiko Maas, German Foreign Minister:

"My impression from the talks is that irrespective of (how) things developed in the past, everyone seems to be working to keep the JCPOA alive. For this, it will be necessary that things change massively, both in Iran and with regard to the sanctions. I think we will also see in the foreseeable future whether this path, which everyone seems to be taking, will also lead to a goal and a result."

7. Wide of presser

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Ivan Korcok, Slovakia's Foreign Minister:

"Slovakia has been part of a communication regarding (the) case of (Russian opposition leader Alexei) Navalny of the European Union. So I think this is an important channel of communication also for us. But the position is clear, a fair process and providing, granting him access to the medical treatment of his trust, this is what matters at this moment."

9. Maas and Korcak leaving news conference

STORYLINE:

Germany's foreign minister Heiko Maas met Tuesday with the foreign minister of Slovakia, Ivan Korcok, in Berlin.

In a news conference, the leaders commented on the situation in Ukraine, the ongoing talks in Vienna with Iran and the case of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

"It is good news that Russia has announced that it will withdraw its troops (from the border with Ukraine), and these words must now be followed by corresponding actions very quickly," Maas said.

Maas also discussed the ongoing JCPOA talks in Vienna focused on bringing the United States back into the nuclear deal with Iran.

"It will be necessary that things change massively, both in Iran and with regard to the sanctions. I think we will also see in the foreseeable future whether this path, which everyone seems to be taking, will also lead to a goal and a result," he said.

On Navalny, Korcok said Navalny should get "a fair process" from Russian authorities.

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