Russian studies used to be compulsory in East German schools, but with the end of communism, interest in Russia quickly evaporated there and eastern Germans focussed on the West. Putin, once a Soviet intelligence officer in East Germany, speaks fluent German.
Another agreement up for signing next week provides for a German astronaut to join an upcoming Russian space mission.
Russian Railways is to sign a contract with Deutsche Bahn, the German rail operator, and engineering group Siemens.
Volkswagen will issue a declaration of intent to build a car assembly plant near Moscow for VW-brand cars and European aerospace group EADS will sign up for closer cooperation with Irkut, the Russian manufacturer of fighter jets.
Amazing isn't it Putin has left no spot on earth unattended.
Thank you for the ping.
I had not read this.
Looks like the path of continuing the turning of Europe from the US to Russia is working and even better than ever. Boy, won't these fools be really surprised then they realize that they are not equals to Putin, but just the mer scum crusted under the heals of his boots. Such is the nature of the useful idiot. This country better wake up for its own sake. I know more and more people are questioning things but they need to wake up faster than this. New weapon systems are just flowing in and out of Russia at this point with only one single oriented goal in mind. Crush the West.