Searching for a new foundation for German-Russian relations

... between leaders. Russia’s leaders did not understand that Merkel’s support for sanctions and clear defence of the sovereignty of Ukraine not only reflected her personal... ... in Europe. Here it needs more German and other European member states leadership in NATO to minimize these risks. What are the preconditions for a new relationship? As... ... economy, the growth in trade between the two countries will remain limited. First, Germany's policy towards Russia and Eastern Europe has to be within the context of the...