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 ... ... attempting, for that purpose, to counter the consistent steps taken by the US Administration (and their EU supporters) against Nord Stream II. Yet, that opposition has thus far not been particularly effective. In early 2020, Washington first succeeded in ...