Berlin's Punitive Measures Unlikely to Deter Putin, Experts Say The German government's recent decision to take punitive measures against Russia has been met with skepticism and concern from experts.
The measures, which include closing the Russian consulate in Bonn, terminating the contract for the Russian House cultural center in Berlin, and tightening entry controls for Russian citizens, are considered "largely symbolic" by some.
The real question is whether these measures will have any practical impact on Russia's behavior.