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Germany's Merkel calls for EU-Russia dialogue
14:45 - 23.11.13
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that the European Union needs
to talk to Russia to ensure that the EU's eastern neighbors don't face
political pressure to choose between friendship with the West or
Moscow.
Merkel's comments in her weekly video message Saturday came after
Ukraine's government said it was suspending plans to sign an agreement
with the EU and focusing on restoring ties with Russia.
Merkel acknowledged that Russia views such deals with the EU as being
directed against Moscow but "that is not the case." She stressed that
Russia is "our strategic partner."
The German leader says she will discuss the issue with Russian
President Vladimir Putin at her next opportunity.
The EU is holding a summit next week in Vilnius, Lithuania of its
"Eastern Partnership" with several eastern nations.
Armenian News - Tert.am
14:45 - 23.11.13
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that the European Union needs
to talk to Russia to ensure that the EU's eastern neighbors don't face
political pressure to choose between friendship with the West or
Moscow.
Merkel's comments in her weekly video message Saturday came after
Ukraine's government said it was suspending plans to sign an agreement
with the EU and focusing on restoring ties with Russia.
Merkel acknowledged that Russia views such deals with the EU as being
directed against Moscow but "that is not the case." She stressed that
Russia is "our strategic partner."
The German leader says she will discuss the issue with Russian
President Vladimir Putin at her next opportunity.
The EU is holding a summit next week in Vilnius, Lithuania of its
"Eastern Partnership" with several eastern nations.
Armenian News - Tert.am