The indirect impact of Germany’s presidential election on Russia Germany’s new president won’t immediately improve German-Russian relations, but he might foster a shift in the composition of the political elites. This could have an indirect impact on Moscow-Berlin relationsGermany’s new president won’t immediately improve German-Russian relations, but he might foster a shift in the composition of the political elites. This could have an indirect impact on Moscow-Berlin relations. Former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier during his visit to Russia in 2016. Photo: Kremlin.ruFrank-Walter Steinmeier, former Foreign Minister and the candidate of Germany’s grand coalition, was elected President on Feb. 12. …read more
Source: Russia Direct