What would happen to the situation imposed by the West sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, will be depending on the implementation of the Minsk agreements, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in an interview to Welt am Sonntag. "The future penalties associated with the implementation of the Minsk agreements, It remains in force," He said." Thus, the ball rests on half of the capital of Russia, - said the Minister.- We do our best to move forward in the performance of " Minsk ". It requires effort, the situation, As before, is unsustainable." "Should work, for which the necessary training to that of Kiev and the capital of Russia ", - said Steinmeier. He said that next Monday will discuss in Berlin with his counterparts from Russia, Ukraine and France (Normandy format " ) transition to the next phase of implementation of the Minsk agreements, reports news Agency." Not to be a military solution to this conflict ", - noted the Minister of foreign Affairs of Germany." The Minsk agreement provides us with a specific, supported by all parties plan on pursuing a political solution, " said Steinmeier. The Minister said that " in fact, the level of violence for a period of one week after the conclusion of the Minsk package of measures decreased significantly "." The ceasefire in General is respected, has taken a leap forward with the process of withdrawal of heavy weapons, " - said Steinmeier, adding that, in his vision, the risk of further escalation, one way or another, is preserved. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. The EU and the US on the background reached in Minsk agreements Between Kiev and militias Donbass about stopping the fire entered against Russia punishment, against the financial, oil and defense industries. However, in March, Russia's envoy to the EU Vladimir Chizhov said that a critical attitude to the sanctions against Russia from a number of EU members increases. In addition, the media said that Italy, Greece and Cyprus, as well as Spain, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders visited the capital of Russia, May Not support the extension of sanctions against Russia. 10px