German Chancellor Angela Merkel has held talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in St.
Petersburg. The meeting, aimed at promoting closer economic and political ties, was overshadowed by tensions over Russia's war with Georgia. Merkel criticised Russia's response to US secure narrow lead over Europe ...
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Merkel pledges support for Ukraine's NATO membership bid ... the crisis in August as "disproportionate", but added that Europe and Moscow should now focus on building trust. Medvedev defended his country's actions and blamed Georgia for starting the war.
(Deutsche Welle)
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