> Even more shocking might be how the German elite and the working class view the Ukraine situation. To them, Ukraine was a source of worry due to its cheap lab

> Even more shocking might be how the German elite and the working class view the Ukraine situation. To them, Ukraine was a source of worry due to its cheap labor wages and proximity to Russia would create a competing industrial center. > Even more outrageous might be how many in Germany are actually in favor of Russia's actions to take Ukraine away from EU/NATO. Both of those are very strong claims. What are your sources?