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Opinion

War in Europe: it's not just about Ukraine

Russia has been the global loser since 1989, a development that President Putin is now reversing, writes former Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel. In today's opinion, he analyzes the current development and the consequences for China and Europe. His conclusion: the continent must invest in its own security and move closer together economically. Putin will make his next steps dependent on Europe's clarity and strength.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Can the yuan replace the dollar trade?

If Russia is cut off from international payment flows, China could step in with an expansion of its yuan trade. However, it cannot fully replace the dollar for Russia. Moreover, the Russian financial market would become completely dependent on China.

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Feature

Russia's attack on Ukraine has begun

Vladimir Putin has ordered a deployment of the Russian military in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. However, the Russian military is also striking in other parts of the neighboring country.

By Till Hoppe

Elmar Brok ist ehemaliges Mitglied des Europäischen Parlaments und Senior Adviser der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz.
Opinion

He wants more: Putin and his historic role

The Russian president has broken all treaties and agreements concluded by Russia and the Soviet Union since the CSCE Final Act. From his point of view, the principles of sovereignty and territorial identity would have no validity – probably including the Baltic states.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Nord Stream 2 on hold: Ukraine praises German government's decision

Germany and the EU want to respond to Russia's actions in eastern Ukraine with an array of measures. On Tuesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that certification of the controversial Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline will be put on hold. The US has also imposed sanctions.

By Eric Bonse

Feature

Ukraine-Russia crisis: China's dangerous dual strategy

Naturally, the Ukraine-Russia crisis was also a key topic at the China.Table China Strategy conference 2022. In the geopolitics panel, our invited experts will analyze the contradictions in China's position and discuss how Germany and Europe need to improve their relations with China.

By Michael Radunski

Feature

Sanctions against Russia imminent

The EU will not accept Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk "People's Republics". Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell announces punitive measures. But opinions are still divided on the details.

By Eric Bonse

Opinion

How China views the ukraine crisis

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Russia at the Munich Security Conference against an invasion of Ukraine. Nevertheless, Minxin Pei believes that China would benefit from an invasion. Moreover, the political scientist warns that the EU should be careful about its position. Europe is at risk of getting caught between the fronts.

By Redaktion Table

General

By Charlotte Wirth

The Ukraine-China relationship has long been cold, but it holds a lot of potential. For a long time, the relationship was characterized by a simple trade exchange. Currently, however, China is emerging as a major trading partner of Ukraine. In the plans of China's New Silk Road initiative, Ukraine has played a minor role until now. In the wake of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Chinese government is behaving cautiously, but increasingly a slight distancing can be seen. Read the latest Ukraine-China news from the Table.editorial team.    How has the Ukraine-China relationship developed? Even though Ukraine has repeatedly expressed interest in the Silk Road initiative, the state has made few moves on China. Due to Ukraine's difficult economic and political situation resulting from Russian aggression, China is distancing itself from Ukraine. Ukraine also focused its foreign policy on the West - the European Union and the United States to persuade Russia to make peace with economic and political sanctions. Given the complicated U.S.-China relationship, Ukraine had deliberately avoided rapprochement with China. Closer contact with Xi Jinping is emerging under Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj, heralding a possible new phase in the Ukraine-China relationship.