It is telling that the U.S. has to publicly reaffirm its trust in Germany,
Media mentions – Russia
The invasion is not an option to be excluded. (…) I don’t believe we will see a solution to the crisis in the short term.
Carl Bildt is interviewed about the possible developments of the Russia-Ukraine crisis
The difficulties Europe and in particular France have faced in reining in jihadist groups in the Sahel has provided an opportunity for Russia to expand its security cooperation, particularly in Mali
They are ready… they know what is at stake and will not give up their independence without a fight
There has been enormous progress in terms of training and preparation for combat
You say, ‘guys, stop it’ and you put up the means to do so. After the Russians have gotten this message, then you can talk about rules. Then you can have these kinds of speeches, but not now.
confusion reigns as to who now determines the direction of policy towards Russia – the SPD-led Chancellery or the Green-led Foreign Ministry?
The German threat so far of putting everything on the table has included Nord Stream 2 implicitly, but allies are seeking explicit assurances
