Chancellor Angela Merkel in the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Nov. 26, 2014. Stefanie Loos—Reuters
German Chancellor Says Russia’s Actions Are Unjustifiable -- Time
Angela Merkel appears to be taking a tougher stance against Vladimir Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday suggested she is prepared for a drawn-out confrontation with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine crisis
“We need patience and staying power to overcome the crisis,” Merkel told German lawmakers in a speech to Berlin’s parliament. She added that economic sanctions on Russia “remain unavoidable” as long as government forces continue to battle pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.
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More News On The Deterioration Of Russian - German Relations
Germany's Merkel Says Continued Russia Sanctions Are 'Unavoidable' -- AP
Merkel says patience needed to resolve Ukraine crisis -- Reuters
Merkel Says Firmness With Putin Required to Solve Ukraine -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Merkel Says Russia Trampling On International Law -- Radio Free Europe
Merkel Accuses Russia of Violating Europe’s Peaceful Order -- WSJ
Merkel says sanctions against Russia still necessary -- ITAR-TASS
Merkel: Sanctions Against Russia to Remain in Force -- Sputnik
Germany to go ahead with support for Ukraine, have dialogue with Russia — Merkel -- ITAR-TASS
Why Angela Merkel is saying farewell to Ostpolitik -- Natalie Nougayrède, The Guardian
My Comment: This is the most important relationship in Europe .... and it impacts everyone. My prediction .... the Ukraine crisis is not going to end soon .... and as a result Russian - German relations are probably going to be in the "deep freeze" for the foreseeable future .... doubly so with sanctions now in place.
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