German leaders believed that more trade would help ensure peace in the region. The war in Ukraine has revealed why that theory was flawed.
Tag: Germany
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E.U. Leaders Weigh a Ban on Russian Coal
The European Union relies on Russia for almost half its coal, but new contracts with other countries could ease the transition, which would stretch over four months.
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Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
Dangerously dependent on Russian gas, Germany is still refusing to cut off President Putin, whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million a day.
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Germany is Dependent on Russian Gas, Oil and Coal: Here’s Why
Under increasing pressure to sever the country’s reliance on Russian energy, German officials must contend with deeply rooted economic ties