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The change of course by the traffic light government due to the Russian attack on Ukraine is a significant change on many levels. Thomas Wiegold analyzes the new course and its meaning in terms of federal policy, Europe, and for the armed forces.
By Redaktion Table
The day after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US, the EU, and the G-7 agreed on far-reaching sanctions against Russia. At the EU Council meeting in the evening, however, differences of opinion also emerged on the scope of the sanctions – on the SWIFT payment system.
By Eric Bonse
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plunges China into a deep strategic dilemma: Should Beijing stick to its “borderless friendship” with Vladimir Putin? But this would mean giving up its own interests and foreign policy principles. In any case, it refuses to speak of a Russian invasion.
By Redaktion Table
A key component of the new sanctions will be export restrictions on high-tech products. Russia's economy is to be severely hit by the fact that Putin's regime and the state-dominated economic apparatus will lose access to technologies that are hardly indispensable for maintaining operations in the medium term.
By Falk Steiner
The EU has decided to impose sanctions on the Russian oil and gas industry. Technical equipment for the energy sector is affected. In Germany, meanwhile, compensation for further increases in energy prices is being discussed.
By Lukas Knigge
Washington is greatly expanding sanctions against the Russian financial sector. The Europeans are somewhat more restrained. However, experts doubt that the measures will have any effect in the short term.
By Till Hoppe