German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as Russia’s president, while stressing the need for continued dialogue to address key “challenges”. “I warmly congratulate you on your re-election,” Merkel wrote in a message to the veteran Russian leader released by her office. “Today it is ...
The United States warned its NATO ally Turkey on Monday it is “deeply concerned” by reports that a Turkish-led assault on the Syrian city of Afrin triggered a civilian exodus. “We are also concerned over reports of looting inside the city of Afrin,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said. “We ...
