Syria is a show of western weakness
Every time the west decides not to push back against Russian aggression and provocation, Russia learns the lesson that aggression and brinkmanship do pay off.
Germany
A short analysis on German policies towards Russia in light of Syria
Grand coalition is parting ways on Russia sanctions. Merkel in favor of Syria sanctions, SPD (Steinmeier) against.
Today is the 26th anniversary of German reunification.
The diplomatic breakthrough that allowed Germany to reunify happened on May 31, 1990, in a meeting between US President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Michael Gorbachev in the White House.