Merkel, Putin to meet next Friday in Moscow
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next Friday, August 20, their respective spokespersons announced on Friday.
According to Putin’s press service, the two leaders will discuss a range of issues, including international and regional developments and bilateral ties. Additionally, Merkel’s spokesman said the outgoing chancellor, whose final term ends on September 26, would also visit Ukraine the weekend following her meeting with Putin.
Earlier this year, European leaders rejected Merkel’s proposal to hold a summit with the Russian president.
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