Russia is gradually turning from an actor into only a factor in efforts for a new kind ... ... can only be determined by trial and error.
Second, this large-scale armed conflict in Eastern Europe has clearly illustrated that the internal checks and balances, upon which... ...
Furthermore, Moscow's reliance on Beijing is growing considerably. The People's Republic of China remains the only stable and large external market for Russia and its only source...
... the Middle East, and in particular in Syria, Germany has common security interests with two major Eurasian powers: Russia and China. German involvement in the political stabilisation and reconstruction of Syria, including through EU initiatives, would open new opportunities to develop dialogue and cooperation between Germany and Russia. A mutually beneficial relationship between both countries is much more likely to develop through the Middle East than through Eastern Europe.
Part of the German elite supports deescalation with Russia. This position is mainly motivated by German economic ...