# German-Russian relations at freezing point

https://mins.news/en/item/65655

- DW, 2026-09-19 16:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/german-russian-relations-at-freezing-point/a-79330741?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Germany ended its long-standing energy dependence on Russia, while trade and cooperation in culture, science and education have nearly ceased. The far-right AfD is nevertheless calling for normalization.