Russian President Putin and German Chancellor Merkel arrive for meeting at Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on a rare visit to Russia, said that Berlin and Moscow had to keep talking despite their disagreements, but those same differences overshadowed her talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. At a news conference following a meeting in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, diverging positions were aired over Syria, Ukraine, Russian respect for civil rights, and allegations Moscow is interfering in other countries' elections. Their body language suggested tensions: their facial expressions as they spoke to reporters were stern, and the two leaders barely looked at each other. "I am always of the view that even if there are serious differences of opinion in some areas, talks must continue," Merkel said. "You must carry on because otherwise you fall into silence and there is less and less unde...
