Russian President Vladimir Putin Met With German President Frank Walter Steinmeier

German President's Talks with Putin Raise Concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin Met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 25, 2017. The meeting, which took place in Moscow, was part of a series of talks between the two leaders aimed at improving relations between Germany and Russia.

German Public Remains Unconvinced about Security Concerns

While the meeting was seen as a positive step forward, some experts have expressed concerns about the German public's lack of support for the government's Russia policy. A recent poll found that only 35% of Germans believe that the country's security is threatened by Russia. This suggests that the government may have difficulty implementing policies that are seen as being too friendly towards Russia.