Think tanks Merics, Chatham House, and the US-based German Marshall Fund advocate for adding to the EU's triad view of China as a partner, competitor and rival: Beijing is also a security threat due to its connection with Russia.
By Amelie Richter
The "no-Russia clause" in the sanctions regime against Moscow will not be extended to subsidiaries of EU companies for the time being due to concerns expressed by the German government. The 14th sanctions package contains sanctions against Russia's liquefied natural gas business for the first time.
By Stephan Israel
Russia and North Korea have signed a military pact. The treaty appears to be geared towards the current needs of both countries. However, a closer look shows that it could be dangerous for the security of the West.
By Michael Radunski
China has firmly rejected criticism of its efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy referred to China as an instrument in the hands of Russia.
By Michael Radunski
Ukraine asks the heads of China and the USA to attend the peace summit in Switzerland. The USA agrees. In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg criticizes Beijing for fuelling the war in Europe.
By Redaktion Table
A Polish-German energy transition forum utilized a government representative from Warsaw to call for stricter sanctions against Moscow. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs sees opportunities for cooperation with Poland in hydrogen and offshore wind power.
By Manuel Berkel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has brought China into play as a possible mediator in the Ukraine war. Countries with influence from Russia are needed, he said. Zelenskiy called on Beijing to join the peace talks next month.
By Michael Radunski
During his visit to China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have much to discuss. It’s about becoming more resilient against Western sanctions. Customs data shows the extent to which China supports Russia’s war machine in Ukraine.
By Michael Radunski
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and eleven other ministerial colleagues are calling on Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell to send an “unmistakable signal” to the pro-Russian Georgian government majority. The reason for this is the Foreign Agents Act.
By Markus Grabitz
Putin again travels to China. Although Chinese academics take a critical view of Vladimir Putin, Russia and the Ukraine war. Yet most of them continue to regard the alliance with Moscow as important.
By Christiane Kuehl
