Germany’s Policy Turn on Russia
Germany’s Policy Turn on Russia

Author(s): Ryszarda Formuszewicz
Subject(s): Politics, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Germany; Russia; foreign policy; security; economy;
Summary/Abstract: In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany initiated major changes in its approach to Russia, both in security and defence policy and in energy policy. At an extraordinary session of the Bundestag on Sunday (27 February), the German Chancellor announced a five-point plan in response to the historic “turning point” marked by what he called “Putin’s war”: (1) continuing political, financial, economic, and humanitarian support for Ukraine and examining the possibility of further supporting it with military equipment, (2) sanctions, (3) fulfilling alliance commitments, (4) investing in security, and (5) ensuring the energy supply.

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