German Chancellor Angela Merkel accused Russia of 'creating problems' for countries which are seeking closer ties with the EU. She suggested Russian president Vladimir Putin is trying to ensure several of his country's neighbouring states remain dependent on it, rather than leaning towards the West.
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Daily Mail: Merkel accuses Putin of ‘creating problems’ for countries that want closer ties with the EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel walks to her seat during a session of the Lower house of parliament Bundestag on Nov. 28, 2014 at the Reichstag building in Berlin before a vote to approve the budget blueprint for 2015.
