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Europe

Trump’s February surprise roils German elections

Frontrunner Friedrich Merz seems to gave gotten the wake up call about Washington's policy shift on Ukraine sooner than his rivals

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Europe

Germany's Scholz becomes first to break the ice with Putin

With both sides agreeing to 'stay in contact,' could this be the beginning of the end to the war in Ukraine?

Western leader blurts out what was once taboo on Ukraine
Europe

Western leader blurts out what was once taboo on Ukraine

Some say ‘Finlandization’ is a peace option for Kyiv, one that Germany may be willing to sign on to

Anti-war sentiment has Germany's major parties on the run
Europe

Anti-war sentiment has Germany's major parties on the run

Populist challenge to Ukraine policy not quelled as SPD squeaks by in party stronghold of Brandenburg

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Asia-Pacific

This is why there is no 'China-Russia alliance'

German leader Olaf Scholz is taking heat for his trip to Beijing — but as usual, critics are oversimplifying a complex geopolitical picture.

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Europe

Dumping on Germany: Do US pundits ever consider the cost?

Never do the critics consider history or Berlin's current interests — they just want the 'allies' lockstep behind the U.S. against Russia.