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20 August 2021 Russia and Germany have some "differences of opinion, but they are committed to maintaining contact, to having a dialogue".
This was stated by the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, meeting with President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin, as reported by the Ria Novosti agency.
"Russia and Germany must continue the dialogue despite the controversies," said the German Chancellor.
"Now I would like to underline that Germany remains for us one of the main partners both in Europe and in the whole world". During a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that there are many issues that require discussion "in person" and the visit of the head of the German government is not just a farewell visit, as mentioned. from Merkel, but also "a business visit".
"Russia is currently hosting the year of Germany, with economic development taking center stage. We maintain permanent contact by telephone. We have many issues that need to be addressed in a face-to-face meeting: I am sure this will not be just one. farewell visit, following his decision not to hold the office of Federal Chancellor again, but a visit full of serious and practical content, "Putin told Merkel.