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
Iran's latest kamikaze drones apparently use Chinese guidance systems. This is revealed by a drone discovery analyzed by British scientists. The discovery sheds new light on China's involvement in the Ukraine war.
By Michael Radunski
According to the environmental organization Urgewald, a European import and trade ban on Russian LNG would pose massive logistical problems for Russia's main export terminal Sabetta. This is why the NGO calls for stricter sanctions.
By Manuel Berkel
The former head of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, sees China maintaining a soft distance from Russia. This could play a role in the meeting between President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Michael Radunski
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Xi Jinping today. They will discuss China's backing for Russia in the Ukraine war and the Iranian attack against Israel. Alexander Gabuyev, Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, explains in an interview with Michael Radunski how China could be persuaded to change its position.
By Michael Radunski
Olaf Scholz will have to raise some difficult issues in China – from unfair competition to the country's close ties with Russia. Nevertheless, Beijing hopes that the Chancellor will be able to balance out more critical voices – including in Germany.
By Michael Radunski
