The general picture is that Germany’s policy has been […] somewhat at odds with the requirements and the level of responsibility it should assume for the EU’s response to this conflict with Russia
Media mentions – Wider Europe
The option of military action will always be up Putin’s sleeve
Kadri Liik on the Russia-Ukraine crisis
The nightmare scenario is war on two fronts—Ukraine and Taiwan blowing up at the same time
I think it’s responsible to establish what these consequences [of sanctions] might be for Russia, but at the same time not just to wait blindly
There is this historical burden when it comes to Russia and a hugh reluctance to the thought that Russian could die because of German weapons
Since the demands of all sides are irreconcilable, I do not yet see what a compromise could consist of
The risks that the EU runs from a military point of view have grown compared to past years: a European deterrence force is needed, otherwise the EU risks becoming a theater of war again
The air forces have not been used in the Donbas war
He really wants to gain control of Ukraine’s future policymaking to make sure that Kiev remains in lockstep with Moscow for years and decades to come
War with Ukraine would be hugely unpopular domestically, and breaking off relations with the West will put Russia at the mercy of China