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Zelenskiy’s economic guru: ‘Germany can survive without Russian oil: I wouldn’t want my country facing the shame’

Exclusive President Zelenskiy’s economic adviser, Oleg Ustenko, tells of his fury at how Europe’s refusal to act is piling more misery on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2022

‘Worst crisis since the second world war’: Germany prepares for a Russian gas embargo

Industry and economists say a ban would be catastrophic for the country’s economy, but many companies expect it to happen anyway

Financial Times · Apr 21, 2022

Even if Macron wins, he will struggle to realise his vision for France and Europe

The president remains favourite to carry the election, but his task will become no easier

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022

The bodies of Bucha have set a difficult test for the west

Analysis: From Ukraine’s point of view, this has to be the time to pile pressure on Germany in particular

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022

Why Is Europe Balking at a Ban on Russian Energy?

Shocking pictures from the Ukrainian town of Bucha and accusations of Russian war crimes are building pressure for more sanctions against Moscow.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022

I Got Putin Wrong, Says Chastened German President

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, long an advocate of Western rapprochement with Russia, expressed regret for his earlier stance, saying his years of support for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline had been a clear mistake. Steinmeier, a Social Democrat who served as Foreign Minister under Chancellor Angela Merkel before being…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022

Pressure mounts on German ministers to embargo Russian energy

Berlin rules out total ban but says it is seeking to cut dependency more quickly after reports of atrocities in Bucha

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022

How the Ukraine war destroyed Germany's “bridge” to clean energy

The 'Energiewende' relies on gas as a bridge between a coal-powered past and renewable future. Unfortunately for Germany, which faces calls to ban Russian gas, that might not offer the right solutions.

Inverse · Mar 27, 2022

Putin: the psychology behind his destructive leadership – and how best to tackle it according to science

Russia’s descent into repression under Vladimir Putin reached a tipping point with his decision to invade Ukraine. During this full-scale, unlawful military invasion, he has threatened any country trying to intervene with harsh consequences, which some worry may involve nuclear weapons.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2022

Why Russian gas could disrupt Germany's plan for a bolder climate agenda

After 16 years under conservative Angela Merkel, Germany gained new leadership late last year. Following a “climate election” that saw the issue surpass COVID-19 as voters’ top concern, Europe’s largest economy is now ruled by a progressive three-party “Alliance for Freedom, Justice and Sustainability” comprising Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals.

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2022