Dreaming of normalisation. Germany vs. Russia. OSW COMMENTARY NUMBER 225 | 04.11.2016
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2016

Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine and its propaganda actions targeting Germany have resulted in an increase in German society’s distrust of Russia and to more assertive political reactions. They have also translated into unprecedented, increased support for eastern allies within NATO. Posing as an architect of the peace process in Ukraine, Germany has indirectly become a hostage to the success of this process (or the lack of it). However, the involvement of both Chancellor Angela Merkel and Fo