German government under pressure for stance on Russia sanctions

The German government’s hard line on Russia over the Ukraine war is coming under pressure at home amid growing worries about soaring energy prices and possible gas shortages in Europe’s largest economy come winter.
Until now, all mainstream parties have backed the tough Western sanctions imposed on Russia after it invaded its neighbour.

In recent weeks though, some conservatives have voiced scepticism about the West’s strategy. And while opinion polls show that more than two thirds of Germans still back sanctions, around half think these are hurting Germany more than Russia.