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Aggressive sanctions against Russia are sending financial shockwaves through Germany Germany will be battered with a wave of bankruptcies due to Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia, according to Commerzbank Chief Executive Officer Manfred Knof.

Dialogue is needed for a “lasting and just peace” once the conflict between Moscow and Kiev is over, France’s foreign minister has said Dialogue with Russia is necessary if European countries wish to return to “sustainable” peace, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Thursday. Paris maintains contacts with Moscow “at all levels” and wants…