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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2R) meet at a G-20 Summit in 2012. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/GettyImages)

Germany's position dictates that it must pacify the United States and Russia.

Jun 18, 2013 | 11:12 GMT

Czech President Milos Zeman (L) accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Petr Necas on June 17 in Prague. (MICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images)

Whoever takes office will have to diversify the country's export markets, which means deeper ties with Russia.

Jun 18, 2013 | 10:50 GMT

While the Syrian crisis has attracted the most attention at the G-8 summit, Russia is quietly focusing other priorities closer to home.

Jun 17, 2013 | 19:44 GMT

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