DW-WORLD: German Industry Leaders Warn Against Isolating Russia Some German industry leaders have said a harsh political response to Russia during the current crisis could hurt business ties. Europe -- and Germany in particular -- is Russia's most important trading partner.
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Steinmeier: Russia has "Crossed the Line" in Georgia ...
UN Diplomats Wage Verbal War as South Ossetia Crisis Flares Up ...
German Journalists Demand Free Access During Beijing Olympics ... (28.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Background: Europe's Reliance on Russian Energy Europe is increasingly reliant on Russia to supply its oil and natural gas, giving Moscow immense leverage over those European capitals that use its power most. (28.08.2008) DW-WORLD: Oil Aspect in South Caucasus Conflict Overstated, Experts Say While it looks as though the fighting between Georgia and Russia has abated in the strategically important Caucasus region, the conflict still sent waves of concern through already jittery international energy markets. (12.08.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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