01/06/2012 16:07
Vladimir Putin arrives in Berlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed with a military honor guard as he arrived in Berlin for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel. The two leaders' talks were expected to focus on Syria, the Deutsche Welle reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as part of his first trip to Western Europe since being elected for a third term in office.
A military guard of honor greeted the former prime minister as he arrived at the chancellery. Putin kissed Merkel on both cheeks as he stepped out of his car.