Western sanctions are causing the Russian economy to falter. Many European companies are reconsidering their investments in the country; the punitive measures against banks and export bans are making business enormously difficult.
By Till Hoppe
A battle over interpretive sovereignty has broken out in the Russian media not only over the war but also over the sanctions imposed by the West. While the pro-government press is trying to appease citizens and thus keep them away from the ATMs, independent media paint a gloomy picture.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
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 Ukraine war is also part of a global struggle for oil and gas. The USA wants to sell more of it to Europe. China, in turn, wants to be less dependent on oil and gas from the US and its allies – and is leaning toward Russia.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is severely restricting the Russian Central Bank's ability to protect the financial system from the consequences of the sanctions. Several banks will also be cut off from the SWIFT international payment processing system. The measures are likely to shake the Russian financial 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
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
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
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
