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Merkel defends her Ukraine policy
Germany's ex-chancellor claimed her policies bought time for Ukraine to prepare for conflict with Russia
Jun 8, 2022 03:59
Putin offers Merkel plan to solve Belarus border migrant crisis
The EU should restore contact with Minsk to resolve the migrant stand-off on the Belarusian-Polish border, Russian President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday, as they spoke about the crisis by phone.
Nov 11, 2021 16:08
Merkel wants Putin to help solve Poland-Belarus border crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Belarus’ use of migrants to pressure the EU was inhumane and unacceptable and has asked him to press his counterpart in Minsk.
Nov 10, 2021 12:06
Ukraine looks set to unilaterally abandon Minsk agreements, Putin says, urging Merkel to ‘put pressure’ on Kiev authorities
The Ukrainian authorities seem set to leave the agreements that once managed to halt the conflict in the country's east, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, urging Germany to “put pressure” on them to prevent it.
Aug 20, 2021 18:41
Lukashenko's spokeswoman says Belarusian President asked Putin to tell Merkel not to interfere in country's internal affairs
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to convey to German Chancellor Angela Merkel a request not to interfere in Belarus’ internal affairs, his spokesperson has told Russian TV.
Aug 19, 2020 15:07
Time to end Libyan conflict, hold peace conference in Berlin - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a joint press conference about ending the ongoing conflicts in Libya, saying peace talks are already happening and will continue.
Jan 11, 2020 17:07
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