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Putins Potemkinsches Militär

Russland mag militärisch der Ukraine überlegen sein. Aber die Leidenschaft, mit der die Ukrainer für ihre Freiheit kämpfen, zusammen mit den westlichen Sanktionen, die Putin unter anderem die Waffenproduktion schwer machen, könnten das Blatt in Putins Krieg wenden.

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EU trade relations limit China's support for Russia

As Russia’s assault on Ukraine is intensifying and relationships between the EU and Russia deteriorating quickly, the world is watching closely how China is positioning itself on the issue. The Chinese response is shaped by China’s strategic calculus to strengthen its geopolitical alignment with Russia in opposition to the US, while not jeopardizing the paramount trade relations with the EU, which are necessary for China’s continued economic growth. Although Beijing is trying to balance both interests, the tacit support for Moscow China has shown so far will likely have significant costs in its relationship with the EU.​

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