Russia–Germany: Crisis of Political Confidence as a Factor in Asymmetrical Relations

... absolutely impermissible. As of early November 2020, relations between Russia, Germany and the EU are still based on the “ selective engagement ” principle, with the European participants having no clearly defined strategic approach to the development ... ... confidence crisis and a minimal level of understanding on a series of controversial issues (cyberattacks, Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, Alexei Navalny). Yet, that circumstance will not significantly affect the Normandy format or the cooperation on the Syrian, Libyan,...