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Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday, saying he did not mean to scare her when he brought his pet Labrador to a meeting with her in 2007.

Merkel, who has a well-documented fear of animals, recalled the tense encounter in her memoir released Tuesday, accusing Putin of inviting the pet as a "demonstration of power" and taking glee in her discomfort.

"I did not know that she was afraid of dogs," the Kremlin chief said Thursday at a press conference in the Kazakh capital Astana.

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"I once again appeal to her via the media and say: 'Angela, please forgive me, I did not want to cause you any heartache.' On the contrary, I wanted to create a favourable atmosphere for our conversation," he added.

"If you ever -- I realise it is unlikely -- come again, I will not do it under any circumstances," Putin said.

Images from their 2007 meeting in the Russian city of Sochi showed Putin's black Labrador Retriever Konni sniffing around while the German leader sat in her chair, smiling nervously.

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Merkel said of the 2007 encounter in her memoir: "I could tell from Putin's facial expressions that he was enjoying the situation."

Putin is known to be fond of dogs and has received them from visiting dignitaries on multiple occasions.

He received Konni as a gift from Sergei Shoigu, who later became his defence minister.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday, saying he did not mean to scare her when he brought his pet Labrador to a meeting with her in 2007.

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday, saying he did not mean to scare her when he brought his pet Labrador to a meeting with her in 2007. Merkel, who has a well-documented fear of animals, recalled the tense encounter in her memoir released Tuesday, accusing Putin of inviting the pet as a "demonstration of power" and taking glee in her discomfort. "I did not know that she was afraid of dogs," the Kremlin chief said Thursday at a press conference in the Kazakh capital Astana. Also read | Georgia police arrest dozens of people as pro-EU protesters clash with them "I once again appeal to her via the media and say: 'Angela, please forgive me, I did not want to cause you any heartache.' On the contrary, I wanted to create a favourable atmosphere for our conversation," he added. "If you ever -- I realise it is unlikely -- come again, I will not do it under any circumstances," Putin said. Images from their 2007 meeting in the Russian city of Sochi showed Putin's black Labrador Retriever Konni sniffing around while the German leader sat in her chair, smiling nervously. Also read | British MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill after fierce debate Merkel said of the 2007 encounter in her memoir: "I could tell from Putin's facial expressions that he was enjoying the situation." Putin is known to be fond of dogs and has received them from visiting dignitaries on multiple occasions. He received Konni as a gift from Sergei Shoigu, who later became his defence minister. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Putin denies intentionally scaring Merkel with dog in 2007, seeks forgiveness

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On Wednesday, Russia announced the expulsion of a correspondent and a cameraman from Germany's ARD network in retaliation for alleged actions against Russian journalists from Channel One in Germany—claims that Berlin has denied. WDR, the ARD division overseeing news coverage from Russia, condemned the decision, criticizing the revocation of work permits for the German journalists as unwarranted and harmful to press freedom. Watch to know more!

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Days after Russia fired Oresnik missiles into Ukraine for the first time, President Vladimir Putin issued a warning. In televised comments to defense officials and missile developers, Putin said Russia would continue testing the hypersonic missile, adding that it had a stock ready for use. In a direct warning to Britain, Putin said the elites of those countries that are hatching plans to use their military contingents against Russia need to seriously think about this. Watch in for more details!

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Nov 22) vowed to attack Ukraine with new Oreshnik missiles that are "ready to be used." The statement came just a day after Russia fired a new experimental hypersonic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.&nbsp;

"We will continue these tests, including in combat conditions, depending on the situation and character of the security threats posed to Russia," Putin said in a televised meeting with military chiefs, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Putin further revealed in the meeting that Russia would begin serial production of experimental weapons.&nbsp;

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In response to the new threat by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country was already seeking updated air defence systems from its allies.&nbsp;

Zelensky called on world leaders to issue a "serious response" so that Putin "feels the real consequences of his actions," BBC reported.

“Using another country not just for terror but also to test new weapons for terror is an international crime,” the Ukrainian president said.

According to news agency Interfax-Ukraine, Kyiv is seeking to obtain the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

Russian strategic missile forces commander Sergei Karakayev joined Putin in the meeting and added that upcoming missiles could strike targets throughout Europe as well.&nbsp;

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“Depending on the objectives and the range of this weapon, it can strike targets on the entire territory of Europe, which sets it apart from other types of long-range precision-guided weapons,” The Guardian reported Karakayev saying.&nbsp;

The United States has slammed Putin's use of this missile but does not believe that it is a "game-changer."&nbsp;

Oreshnik missiles can reportedly fly at 10 times the speed of sound and are capable of striking targets up to 5,500 kilometres (3,400 miles) away, AFP reported.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Nov 22) vowed to attack Ukraine with new Oreshnik missiles that are "ready to be used." The statement came just a day after Russia fired a new experimental hypersonic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Nov 22) vowed to attack Ukraine with new Oreshnik missiles that are "ready to be used." The statement came just a day after Russia fired a new experimental hypersonic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. "We will continue these tests, including in combat conditions, depending on the situation and character of the security threats posed to Russia," Putin said in a televised meeting with military chiefs, AFP reported. Putin further revealed in the meeting that Russia would begin serial production of experimental weapons. Also read | ‘There is no countermeasure,’ Putin hails Russia’s Oreshnik missile; orders serial production In response to the new threat by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country was already seeking updated air defence systems from its allies. Zelensky called on world leaders to issue a "serious response" so that Putin "feels the real consequences of his actions," BBC reported. “Using another country not just for terror but also to test new weapons for terror is an international crime,” the Ukrainian president said. According to news agency Interfax-Ukraine, Kyiv is seeking to obtain the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD). Russian strategic missile forces commander Sergei Karakayev joined Putin in the meeting and added that upcoming missiles could strike targets throughout Europe as well. Also read | ‘World War 3 has already begun,’ Ex-Ukraine army chief warns, citing US involvement “Depending on the objectives and the range of this weapon, it can strike targets on the entire territory of Europe, which sets it apart from other types of long-range precision-guided weapons,” The Guardian reported Karakayev saying. The United States has slammed Putin's use of this missile but does not believe that it is a "game-changer." Oreshnik missiles can reportedly fly at 10 times the speed of sound and are capable of striking targets up to 5,500 kilometres (3,400 miles) away, AFP reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia transferred more than 70 animals, including an African lion and two brown bears, to a zoo in the North Korean capital Pyongyang from Moscow's zoo, the Russian government said on Wednesday.

Russia transferred more than 70 animals, including an African lion and two brown bears, to a zoo in the North Korean capital Pyongyang from Moscow's zoo, the Russian government said on Wednesday. The animals were "a gift from (Russian President) Vladimir Putin to the Korean people", the government said. Alexander Kozlov, Russia's natural resources minister, oversaw the relocation of the animals, who were transported by plane to the Pyongyang Central Zoo accompanied by veterinarians from the Moscow Zoo. Pictures published by the Russian government showed a white cockatoo travelling in a crate and Kozlov receiving a tour of the Korean zoo from local officials. Also read: ‘I feel like Bin Laden,’ Florida man arrested by FBI for planning to bomb NYSE North Korean state media KCNA said on Thursday that it had received rare animals as gifts from Putin. Russia in April donated birds, including eagles, cranes and parrots to the Pyongyang Central Zoo. Pyongyang and Moscow have forged closer ties since Putin visited the country in June and concluded a treaty with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Kim gifted Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs, a local breed, during that trip. The two also took turns driving each other around in a Russian-built Aurus limousine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Putin sends African lion, rare animals to Pyongyang zoo as a ‘gift to the Korean people’

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