This was reported on the Kremlin website.
“In turn, Angela Merkel, expressing gratitude to the Russian president for the joint work, wished him success in establishing a dialogue with the new head of the German government, Olaf Scholz,” the message says.
The Kremlin also said that "Angela Merkel, as noted by Vladimir Putin, will always be glad to see Russia."
Earlier, Putin sent a telegram to Merkel in connection with the completion of her activities as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and expressed gratitude for the fruitful cooperation.