The British, German and French economies are among those which would be hurt the most if they saw their trade ties cut with no chance of parallel imports, analysts claim The US, Russian and Chinese economies could weather a full trade blockade with relatively little damage, while Germany, France and the UK would be badly…

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Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg warned his counterparts against “life-threatening echo chambers in international relations” Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has warned Western countries of the dangers of refusing to talk to Russia, and the risks posed by ‘echo chambers’ in international politics.