Markus Wacket and Thomas Escritt — Merkel's tougher Russia stance meets resistance in Germany

Merkel's "tougher Russian stance" is backing the US.

But the US declared sanctions also fall on Germany indirectly. Neither German business nor voters like it. Merkel is standing on shaky ground.

Moreover, Germany fought the US, UK and France in two wars in the last century.

Keep your eye on Germany. Reuters Merkel's tougher Russia stance meets resistance in Germany

Markus Wacket and Thomas Escritt