Johann Wadephul: “Germany is committed to being humane and will help where people suffer but I don’t think it’s the foreign office’s job…”

Das Problem sei "die russische Führung in der jetzigen Situation".

The Russian consulate-general in Bonn will be closed.

Germany remains on the side of Ukraine and its government and fully support the President as he carries out his difficult duties.

Germany will also push within the European Union for additional sanctions listings and travel restrictions on Russian nationals, while increasing pressure on Russia's 'shadow fleet'.