German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing tensions in the Middle East and elsewhere.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Moscow for talks withMerkel and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas traveled to the Russian capital for discussions about international hot spots such as. Earlier in the week, the German leader's spokesman described Russia as “indispensable when it comes to solving political conflicts” due to its status as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.
“Russia is an important player on the world stage, and as a permanent member of the Security Council it’s also indispensable when it comes to solving political conflicts,” Steffen Seibert, the chancellor’s spokesman, said earlier in the week while previewing the visit.Germany and Russia are among the world powers that have been trying to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal with
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