Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not regard Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin as a “brazen liar” from the start. Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula was a turning point, she said in an interview.
He later admitted that he had lied about it. The former chancellor said this was a turning point in her relationship with the Russian president. From that moment on, she knew she had to be very careful when dealing with Putin. The ruler does not ask what Ukraine wants. But at some point she must decide her own fate.
Journalist Christiane Amanpour had previously wondered how you could negotiate with a liar like Putin. At the beginning of her time as chancellor, Merkel replied, he had not yet openly lied.
Appearing with Obama in Washington
In recent days, the former Chancellor has published her memoirs entitled ‘Freedom. Memories 1954 – 2021” in the US. She appeared in TV interviews and also appeared with former US President Barack Obama in Washington.
In her book, she also discussed, among other things, a meeting with Putin in 2007. As reported, the Russian ruler is said to have been aware of her fear of dogs and deliberately let his Labrador into the room to upset her. Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said they just wanted to create a pleasant atmosphere. Merkel once again emphasized that it is unlikely that the president did not know about her fear of dogs. It was a power play.
Source: Krone
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