German navy chief resigns after suggesting Putin deserves respect
AxiosAUG 2021
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Berlin is increasingly beholden to Russia under its new coalition government, which seems to believe it has a 'special relationship' with Moscow, and wants its gas. Germany must honor its commitments and act now to deter Russian aggression.
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Schönbach was speaking frankly about Russia being an important strategic ally for the West against China. He was forced out simply for contradicting the war hysteria being drummed up by the U.S. and Britain.
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