The Influence of the Conflict in Ukraine (2014–2018) on Germany’s Relations with Russia
The Influence of the Conflict in Ukraine (2014–2018) on Germany’s Relations with Russia
Author(s): Bogdan KoszelSubject(s): International relations/trade, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Germany; Russia; the conflict in Ukraine 2014–2018;
Summary/Abstract: After the re-unification of Germany, the governments of the Republic were pushing for the policy of strategic partnership with Russia, especially in the area of economy. It was only A. Merkel’s government who started paying more attention to the violation of human rights in Russia and to paralysing the opposition. The Russian aggression against Ukraine shook the foundations of the German-Russian cooperation. From the middle of 2014, Germany carried out a two-track policy of sanctions to the Russian Federation and looking for a dialogue on international issues with Moscow. Currently, Germany is trying to ‘Europeanisate’ more its policy towards Russia. Germany and the EU still need Russia as a strategic partner in settling the problems of the Middle East and fighting against international terrorism.
Journal: Bezpieczeństwo. Teoria i Praktyka
- Issue Year: XXXIV/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 19-43
- Page Count: 25
- Language: English