German foreign minister: pushing for more sanctions against Russia

BERLIN, June 4 (Reuters) - Talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey were sobering, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Wednesday, adding Germany was pushing for new sanctions against Moscow which should be coordinated with the United States.

"What we experienced at the recent talks in Istanbul is sobering. The Russian side presented nothing more than familiar maximum demands. A willingness to engage in dialogue looks different," Wadephul said at a news conference with his Polish counterpart.

"We are pushing for an 18th package of sanctions as quickly as possible," he said.