This article talks about Putin's recent visit to Germany. The German's protested (over Putin's human rights issues and treatment of opposition), and Merkel warned him about his lack of support for Russian civil society. Merkel told Russia that they need to start investing in NGOs. She basically encouraged Russia to let capitalism work, something that Russia is not very good at. She stated that for Russia to be innovative they have encourage NGOs, and not accuse them as being spys (which he did). Russia and Germany need each other however, and therefore Merkel can't be too harsh.
Gwen DeDera
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