Social Democrat Olaf Scholz is known to want to continue the so-called “ Ostpolitik ” approach to Russia-epitomised by his SDP party and predecessor Angela Merkel-which places engagement and economic interest above national security interest. But his coalition partners, the Green Party and Free Democrats( FDP) have already expressed the need for a more robust approach on Russia.“ Merkel’s prioritised economic interests over security interests, even endangering national security by downplaying th

Britain may lead a force of 65, 000 Nato troops to defend Ukraine from a third Russian invasion. The scenario is one of many being assessed, senior sources say, in anticipation of a peace deal which will create a “ buffer zone ” along a 800？... -mile border following the end of the bloody three-year-conflict. But doubts remain as to whether the UK-expected to contribute 8, 000 troops in an enduring commitment equivalent to Operation Telic in Iraq-would be able to play its part without a sizeabl