One of the main reasons is the access to sea. Both Germany and Russia do not have much access to sea, which meant access to trade in the past. read more
One of the main reasons is the access to sea. Both Germany and Russia do not have much access to sea, which meant access to trade in the past. To be accurate, Germany and Russia didn't really fight over Poland, but instead invaded Poland together. read more
Russians, however, have a much more positive view of Germany than Germans do of Russia, with 57% viewing Germany's influence positively and 12% negatively. Relations turned highly negative in 2014 in response to Russia's seizure of Crimea from Ukraine and support for insurgents in Ukraine. read more
Why Russia will Never Attack Poland By James A. Nollet Recently, fears have erupted in the press about a possible Russian military action against the three Baltic countries and Poland, in reaction to the NATO announcement of the transfer of 4,000 NATO troops, including two U.S. battalions, into these countries. read more