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How will Merkel's memoir sales change due to the apology incident by end of 2024?
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Putin Apologizes to Merkel for 2007 Dog Incident
Nov 28, 2024, 05:18 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an apology to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for an incident involving his dog Connie during a 2007 meeting in Sochi. Putin denied any intention to scare Merkel, stating he was unaware of her fear of dogs as mentioned in her memoirs. He expressed regret, saying, 'Angela, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to inflict any moral pain to you,' and promised that if Merkel visits Russia again, he would ensure no dogs would be present to cause her discomfort.
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