Germany's move to confiscate Russian assets is alarming, because in past Russian-German relations, the two countries have maintained good cooperation and friendship. However, Germany's move broke this tacit agreement and began to carve up Russian assets. Germany's decision also sparked anger and a counterattack from Russia, with Putin signing a decree confiscating Austrian and German assets in Russia. This is undoubtedly a serious blow to Russia, and it also means that the tacit understanding and trust between Russia and Europe have been completely destroyed.
In recent years, Russia and European countries have maintained complex but relatively stable relations. While Western countries are critical of Russia's actions, to some extent, they have opted to freeze Russian assets rather than confiscate them outright. However, all this has changed. Germany's move is a breakthrough that will open the door for other countries to act. It also marks that the cooperative relationship between Russia and Europe is experiencing unprecedented challenges.
Addendum: Why did Germany take the lead in confiscating Russian assets?Is there another purpose behind Germany's move?）
Germany's decision to confiscate Russian assets is not only an independent German action, but also has American influence behind it. In fact, the United States has been trying to disintegrate Russia's relations with Europe and tie them to its own chariot. The U.S. plan to divide Russian assets has been proposed for a long time, and they urgently need money to fill their own financial gap and support Ukraine to continue its confrontation with Russia.
Ukraine, as an outpost of the United States in Europe, has always received strong support from the United States. The United States hopes to continue to support Russia by transferring these funds to Ukraine by confiscating Russian assetsMilitaryLet's go. Ukraine is the shaping power of the United States in Europe, which they want to passMilitaryAid strengthens Ukraine and uses it to continue its fight against Russia. This also means that by confiscating Russian assets, the United States can indirectly grasp Ukraine's arms purchases andStrategic decision-making。At the same time, it can also repatriate some of the proceeds to the United States.
It can be seen from this that Germany's confiscation was actually a temptation and planning by the United States. The United States, through Germany's preemptive strike, paved the way for its next move. At the same time, the United States can firmly hold some of its power and gains in its own hands, further strengthening its influence in the region.
Addendum: How can the United States achieve its own interests by supporting Ukraine?How did Ukraine become an outpost of the United States?）
If the first half of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict was between Russia and UkraineMilitaryconfrontation, then the second half will be between Russia and Western countriesEconomyStruggle. The division of assets between Russia and Germany is only the beginning of this battle, and similar actions are likely to spread among other European countries. This will bring even greater to RussiaEconomypressure, and at the same time will deepen the antagonism between Russia and European countries.
Previously, US lawmakers proposed to take action against Russian assets, which shows that the United States is thereMilitaryOutside the confrontation against RussiaEconomyThe intent to suppress. By carving up Russia's assets, European countries and the United States can continue to weaken RussiaEconomystrength, further striking its influence in the European region. And the United States can also indirectly control the pattern of the entire European region through the outpost of Ukraine.
However, Russia is not sitting still. Putin signed a decree confiscating the assets of Austrian and German businesses, demonstrating Russia's counterattack. Russia hopes to use this means to deter Europe, the United States and the West from excessively infringing on Russia's interests. However, whether this deterrence will have a practical effect is uncertain and more exposedEuropean UnionThe true face of Western countries. Trust and tacit understanding are essential for state-to-state interactions, and this trust and tacit understanding is being undermined.
Finally, we also need to recognize that this situation has some implications for our own countries. In the process of China's industrial upgrading, ourInternationalCooperation and friendly relations are essential. We must not rely solely on the internal market, but should be proactive in cooperating with other countries. At the same time, we must also be vigilant against the influence and interference of external forces and maintain our autonomy and independence. Only then can we be thereInternationalMaintain their own interests and dignity on stage.