Russian leader Vladimir Putin spoke about his relationship with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The Russian President mentioned close cooperation with the head of the German government.
Putin also commented on the statesman’s intention to leave his post.
The Russian leader admitted that he will miss Merkel when she leaves politics.
I don’t know who will take her place. Angela and I really have a business relationship, and I value her very highly, – MIA quotes Vladimir Putin as saying.
Putin described the current German Chancellor as an experienced politician who knows how to defend his point of view.
The Russian President also considers Merkel a straightforward and reliable person.
Vladimir Putin wants Russian-German relations to continue to remain stable.
Parliamentary elections in Germany are scheduled for September 26 this year.
It is known that as a result of the voting, a new chancellor will appear in the country: Angela Merkel does not plan to head her party’s list.
Thus, the politician will leave office 16 years after heading the government.
