Moscow-Sana
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel a number of international issues in Moscow.
Putin said at the start of the meeting today, "We are in constant contact and deal with the internal, economic, political and international issues, among them the most severe ones that we must focus on."
In turn, Merkel indicated that there are a large number of topics that she wants to discuss with Putin, including bilateral issues and issues on the international agenda, including the situations in Libya and Syria.