 AP Photo The Cyprus crisis sheds a revealing light on the current state of relations between the EU and Russia, and between Russia and Germany in particular. TAGGED: Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel, Germany, Russia, CyprusRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| After rejecting a euro-zone bailout deal on Tuesday night, Cyprus is now desperately searching for funding. Should aid not be found soon, the country's banks might remain closed until next week. Meanwhile, criticism of Germany's... more ›› |
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