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Will Putin issue a public apology for past diplomatic incidents by mid-2025?
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Putin Apologizes to Merkel for 2007 Sochi Dog Incident After Memoir Revelations
Nov 28, 2024, 07:02 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a 2007 incident in Sochi where his pet dog, Koni, entered the meeting room, causing her discomfort due to her fear of dogs. Putin stated he was unaware of Merkel's fear at the time and had no intention of intimidating her during the negotiations. Following the publication of Merkel's memoirs, in which she recounted the episode that became a notorious diplomatic incident, Putin expressed his regret, saying, "Angela, forgive me, I didn't mean any harm." He added, "I just wanted to add to this friendly, informal environment." Putin assured that if Merkel were to visit again, he would ensure no dogs would be present.
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