Die EU kündigt ein milliardenschweres Hilfspaket für die Ukraine an und bekräftigt ihre Entschiedenheit, im Falle eines Angriffs schnell Sanktionen zu verhängen. Ein vollständiger Ausschluss Russlands aus dem Bankensystem Swift ist allerdings offenbar vom Tisch.
Von Eric Bonse
For the time being, Beijing will not challenge Russia's growing influence in Kazakhstan. This is because the goals of the two superpowers in Central Asia intersect. Both nations seek an end to the unrest in Kazakhstan and aim for growth in the unstable region above all else. Neither wants popular uprisings – and presumably, both are siding in the internal power struggle with Nursultan Nazarbayev, the nation's leader for life.
Von Frank Sieren
The brand Anta is almost completely unknown abroad. But the Chinese sporting goods manufacturer could soon push its Western competitors from the top in its domestic market. And cotton from Xinjiang, of all places, is playing a role. And, of course, the Winter Games in Beijing.
Von Redaktion Table
