Opinia publiczna i elity polityczne w Niemczech wobec konfliktu na Ukrainie (listopad 2013-marzec 2015)
Public Opinion and Political Elites in Germany towards the Conflict in Ukraine (November 2013 -March 2015)

Summary/Abstract: Due to democratic transformations in Ukraine in the winter of 2014, the German public opinion began to perceive Ukraine in a positive way. But the traditional relations with Russia continued to influence the attitude of Germany’s political elite and the government of Angela Merkel towards changes in Kiev. A breakthrough in the attitude of the German society followed the Russian annexation of Crimea and the downing of the Malaysian airliner. A particularly critical approach was voiced against Moscow’s support of the separatists in Donbas. Despite the activation of Russia’s supporters (Rußlandvesteher) and opponents of Ukraine, German society positively evaluated the involvement of the Merkel government to resolve the conflict and has expressed growing aversion to Russia and its president.

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