Obama and allies seek firm, united response as Russia grips Crimea

Obama and allies seek firm, united response as Russia grips Crimea

Press quote (The New York Times)
24 March 2014

A special role in the crisis has fallen to Germany, Europe's biggest economy, and to Chancellor Angela Merkel, a Russian speaker who is familiar with Mr Putin and in a stronger position at home than other leaders. "Merkel certainly gets it," said Charles Grant, director of the CER.