From Sanctions to Prosperity: How Normalizing Relations with Russia Would Boost Germany’s Economy

... prefer Europe (70 percent) as mediators over the U.S. in brokering peace. This reflects growing frustration with the conflict being viewed as a “proxy conflict,” as described by the Cato Institute in 2022, where Washington was accused of “fighting Russia to the last Ukrainian.” [ 4 ] The demand for European-led peace negotiations aligns with the sentiment that Ukraine’s future—and that of Europe—depends on resolving the conflict. Germany, in particular, faces pivotal responsibilities. As ...