Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, as well as Iran and a gas pipeline project that has drawn U.S. ire during tough talks outside Berlin that ended with no clearcut progress.
Reuters: Tough talks, no agreements at Merkel, Putin meeting near Berlin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin give a statement on August 18, 2018 at Schloss Meseberg castle in Meseberg, northeastern Germany, where they meet to discuss conflicts in Syria and Ukraine as well as energy issues.