... the objective limitations of German diplomacy. It seems possible to identify several factors that will determine the direction of Russian–German relations.
Rainer Rothfuss, Yuri Kofner:
From Sanctions to Prosperity: How Normalizing Relations with Russia Would Boost Germany’s Economy
To begin with, Friedrich Merz’s first task in foreign policy will be to synchronize positions with Washington on a wide range of issues. Donald Trump’s return to the presidency came as a surprise to the German political establishment,...
... Potential of a Common Economic Space from Lisbon to Vladivostok"
0,30
12,6
302
Economic Opportunities from the North Sea Trade Route
0,30
12,6
302
Benefits from Strengthened Economic Cooperation
0,60
25,2
604
Total Economic Benefits from Improved Germany-Russia Relations
3,14
129,9
3112
Germany's Economic Revival: The Power of Restoring Relations with Russia
The path toward peace in Ukraine and the normalization of German-Russian economic relations presents a transformative opportunity for Germany’s ...
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Dohnanyi,...
... there is a chance that she will be co-opted by the mainstream.
In any case, the existence of a separate eastern dynamic within Germany has been quite visibly confirmed. This has again proven the damage from the arrogance that gripped the Western establishment ... ... within the same parameters. This brings us to the question of whether we should expect any changes in course that would affect Russian interests. So far, the answer is no.
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... Géographie des frontières, Gallimard.
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Donelaitis, Kristijonas (1765-1775): Die Jahreszeiten; aus dem ...
... Foreign Affairs Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow, and a former Kremlin advisor.
— Evgeny Shostakov: Mr. Karaganov, given the current difficult foreign policy situation, is there a need for a conceptually different theory of deterrence against Russia’s enemies in order to stop the growing confrontation at an early stage, and to discourage our adversaries from fueling conflicts?
— The elites of Western Europe – and especially in Germany – are in a state of historical failure. The main basis of their 500-year domination [of the world] was military superiority, on which the economic, political and cultural dominance of the West was built. But this has been knocked out from under ...
... regulations potentially place any Russian citizen crossing the EU border in a vulnerable position. Of course, the implementation of EU law differs from country to country. In some countries, customs may occasionally show zeal, as happened in July in Germany. In others, they do not pursue it to the point of absurdity. However, a typical Russian can hardly know in advance exactly what practice will develop. Again, in theory, Russian citizens can try to challenge the customs decision in court. But not everyone decides to pursue extensive litigation, for fear of legal fees and wasted time....
... dictatorial regime in the course of the National Socialist takeover in 1933.”[18]
The power of culture and shared history together with geography are enduring cornerstones that provide a strong foundation. “Between Russia and America lie oceans. Between Russia and Germany lies a great history,” wrote historian Michael Stürmer.[19] Vladimir Putin also quoted Stürmer in his speech to the German Bundestag on September 25, 2001.
Building bridges
My unshakable optimism tells me that it is not too late to return ...
On May 5, 2022, Igor Ivanov, RIAC President, had a meeting with French Ambassador Pierre Levy and German Ambassador Geza Andreas von Geyr at the French Embassy in Russia
On May 5, 2022, Igor Ivanov, RIAC President, had a meeting with French Ambassador Pierre Levy and German Ambassador Geza Andreas von Geyr at the French Embassy in Russia.
The meeting addressed the prospects in relations between Russia and the ...
... priority is supported by the bilateral agreements stipulated with the Russian Federation in the last decade, strategy that allowed for the establishment of the gas pipeline Nord Stream 1 and even Nord Stream 2. A stronger energy interdependence between Germany and Russia is of utmost necessity for the effectiveness of Germany’s energy mix, but achieving it is proving more difficult than planned.
Several mutually reinforcing factors are stopping Germany from increasing natural gas supply with Russia by officially ...
