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Europe will reconcile with Russia, and soon. It can’t afford not to

Sanctions over Ukraine hurt Germany and France far more than anyone else – Moscow included

18 October 2014

9:00 AM

18 October 2014

9:00 AM

After months of escalating tensions over Ukraine and talk of a new cold war, Russia and the West could soon reach a surprising rapprochement. The eurozone economy is suffering badly and sanctions against Russia are partly to blame. Winter is also upon us, and that reminds every-one Vladimir Putin still holds the cards when it comes to supplying gas.

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Liam Halligan writes the Economics Agenda column for the Sunday Telegraph.


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