Russia’s image in the new election programs of the German bundestag parties

The article searches the latest programs of the German Bundestag parties for their current approaches to relations with Russia. These programs were prepared by the SPD, the FDP, Alliance 90/The Greens, CDU/CSU, The Left, Alternative for Germany and Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in order to participate in the upcoming European Parliament election. The article identifies the key concurrences between the approaches of different parties, providing a description of the current Russia's image among the parties of the German Bundestag based on the most significant findings concerning Russia's reputation among these parties. The author draws a conclusion about its impact on the future prospects of bilateral relations.