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Russian President Vladimir Putin During his last visit to Russia as Chancellor Angela Merkel on August 20, he not only handed flowers to his colleague, but also resisted a number of positions, says Der Spiegel. “He also did not talk about Merkel's demand to intervene in the case of three German NGOs, which the Russian authorities declared” undesirable “in May,” the article said.
In particular, Putin preferred to speak of Alexei Navalny as an “ordinary criminal” rather than a politician in prison. He called on Merkel to respect the decisions of Russian courts. In addition, Putin responded with “accusations” against Kiev over the settlement of the Donbass conflict.
The publication ensures that Merkel's visit to Russia made a “sober” impression on Germany and many foreigners, because it was possible to understand the extent to which the positions of the two countries differ.
Many readers of Der Spiegel have expressed confidence that they can only speak the language of sanctions with Russia. And Merkel allegedly led Germany “to collapse” for 16 years in power. Some also blamed Merkel for avoiding Ukraine too much. “At Merkel's behest, German consumers will have to pay Kiev $ 3 billion a year by 2024 as half a bus transit, although this could have been prevented.” It's time for this woman to leave, “the reader emphasized.
“Putin is waiting – he will not wait for Lashet to arrive. It will be eaten with offal, “concluded one commentator.