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Putin Wants 'Constructive' Ties with Scholz, Praises Merkel

The incoming government has pledged a tougher line with Russia after the business-driven pragmatism of the Merkel years.

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Kremlin Wants 'Continuity' in Russian-German Ties

The comments come after Germany held its first vote in 16 years where Chancellor Angela Merkel was not running for re-election.

Auf Wiedersehen

Ukraine Eyes 'Guarantees' From Merkel in Farewell Visit

Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes the German Chancellor will bring Kiev a Russian promise to maintain gas transit fees for Ukraine.

Merkel Asks Putin to Free Kremlin Critic Navalny

"I would ask that the judicial decisions of the Russian Federation be treated with respect," Putin said at a joint press conference after talks.

Merkel-Putin Era Ends: Dogs, Flowers and Tart Ripostes

Despite their bitter differences, the pair have managed to keep talking through Merkel's 16 years in office.

Putin, Merkel 'Satisfied' With Near Completion of Nord Stream 2

The $12-billion pipeline is set to double Russian gas supplies to Germany but has been fiercely opposed by the U.S. and other European countries.

regretful relations

Kremlin 'Regrets' EU Rejection of Proposed Putin Summit

"President Putin was and remains interested in establishing working relations between Moscow and Brussels," the Kremlin said.

EU Must Seek 'Direct Contact' With Putin: Merkel

Merkel said the EU should seek direct talks with Putin even as it stands together against "provocations" from Russia.

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Putin, Merkel 'Concerned' Over East Ukraine Tensions – Kremlin

Clashes in eastern Ukraine have increased in recent weeks and a Russian military buildup on the border heightened fears of an escalation.

three-way dialogue

Macron, Merkel, Putin Discuss Coronavirus Vaccine Production

The leaders spoke as Russia awaits EU approval of its Sputnik V vaccine in the next two months.

Germany Offers Russia Support in Sputnik Vaccine Development – Merkel

"Beyond all the political differences that are currently large, we can nevertheless work together in a pandemic," Merkel said.

WORKING TOGETHER

Putin, Germany’s Merkel Discuss Joint Coronavirus Vaccine Production

Putin said last year that domestic equipment shortages could delay Sputnik V from entering mass production.

Novichok Diplomacy

Putin, Merkel Discuss Navalny's Poisoning – Berlin

The Kremlin’s readout of the call omits any mention of Navalny in the phone conversation between Merkel and Putin.

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