In historic shift, Berlin mulls tougher stance on Moscow
2018-04-19 12:48:38 source：Politico
April 19, 2018
BERLIN -- Germany’s Russlandversteher are back.
An epithet to some, a badge of honor to others, the term literally translates as “Russia understander,” but connotes something closer to a “Russia sympathizer.” In Germany’s heated political climate, few words are as polarizing.
As the West debates how far to go in confronting Russia over Syria and other issues, German politicians are engaged in another round of soul-searching over Berlin’s role. In almost ritualistic fashion, the Russlandversteher take to nightly talk shows and newspaper columns to tangle with those calling for tougher action against Moscow.
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