According to the politician, relations between Germany and Russia have always been special.
“We need to remain in dialogue with Russia ... Relations between Germany and Russia have always been special,” RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.
At the end of September, Merkel congratulated the Social Democrat, candidate for Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on winning the parliamentary elections in Germany.
The Kremlin expressed hope for continuity in relations with Germany after the elections.
The National Interest considered it unlikely that Germany's policy towards Russia would change after Merkel's departure.