An immediate cut-off of energy supplies from Russia would have huge side effects, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck warned, underlining the risk of social unrest.
An identical view was expressed by the leader of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU), Friedrich Merz.
"The sanctions must be able to be maintained in order not to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin a triumph," Mr. Merkel said last night.
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