Whereas Russian-German relations have been warm in the past, meetings between Putin and Merkel tend to be cold and business-like.
German-Russian Relations Enter a New Ice Age -- Spiegel Online
Relations between Germany and Russia appear to be approaching a new ice age. Berlin is more dependent on Moscow than ever before, but Merkel has little trust in newly re-elected President Vladimir Putin. She would like to strengthen the opposition.
It was supposed to be a gesture of solidarity, a major public event: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Joachim Gauck, his German counterpart, working on a puzzle together in Moscow's Red Square, right outside the Kremlin's gates. Along with carefully selected guests, the two heads of state were to assemble the 1,023 individual pieces of the puzzle, an oversized copy of the self-portrait of German artist Albrecht Dürer, an iconic painting in European art.
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My Comment: Germany and Russia have had a difficult relationship in the 20th century. And while the leaders of both countries clearly do not see eye to eye on many issues .... there is a certain level of respect there .... enough to keep the peace and maintain a cordial relationship.
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