Russian - German Relations Are Now At The Lowest Point Since The Fall Of The Berlin Wall

Chancellor Angela Merkel in the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Nov. 26, 2014. Stefanie Loos—Reuters

German Chancellor Says Russia’s Actions Are Unjustifiable -- Time

Angela Merkel appears to be taking a tougher stance against Vladimir Putin

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday suggested she is prepared for a drawn-out confrontation with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine crisis

“We need patience and staying power to overcome the crisis,” Merkel told German lawmakers in a speech to Berlin’s parliament. She added that economic sanctions on Russia “remain unavoidable” as long as government forces continue to battle pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.

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More News On The Deterioration Of Russian - German Relations

Germany's Merkel Says Continued Russia Sanctions Are 'Unavoidable' -- AP
Merkel says patience needed to resolve Ukraine crisis -- Reuters
Merkel Says Firmness With Putin Required to Solve Ukraine -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Merkel Says Russia Trampling On International Law -- Radio Free Europe
Merkel Accuses Russia of Violating Europe’s Peaceful Order -- WSJ
Merkel says sanctions against Russia still necessary -- ITAR-TASS
Merkel: Sanctions Against Russia to Remain in Force -- Sputnik
Germany to go ahead with support for Ukraine, have dialogue with Russia — Merkel -- ITAR-TASS
Why Angela Merkel is saying farewell to Ostpolitik -- Natalie Nougayrède, The Guardian

My Comment: This is the most important relationship in Europe .... and it impacts everyone. My prediction .... the Ukraine crisis is not going to end soon .... and as a result Russian - German relations are probably going to be in the "deep freeze" for the foreseeable future .... doubly so with sanctions now in place.