
Commentary / World Aug 9, 2022
Europe is faking solidarity, and Putin knows it
by Andreas Kluth
As shown by a compromise on saving natural gas, the EU can’t defend itself against its enemies yet.
Europe is faking solidarity, and Putin knows it
As shown by a compromise on saving natural gas, the EU can’t defend itself against its enemies yet.
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