Merkel arrived in the capital of Russia to participate in the celebrations in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Victory
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in the capital of Russia to participate in the celebrations in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Victory, the plane of the Chancellor landed at the airport Vnukovo-2. In the leadership of the Russian Federation on Sunday, will meet Merkel with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports the news Agency. Germany for the celebrations on may 9 in the capital of Russia was represented by the Ambassador of Germany in Russia r?diger von Fritsch. As said the Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, the situation in Ukraine will be the center of attention in the process of the upcoming meeting of Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel. According to the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov, Moscow is pinning great hopes on the dialogues of Russian President Vladimir Putin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel." The situation in the EU today, not quiet, does not develop in the most positive scenario, - noted the Minister.- in this regard, we attach particular importance to intensifying dialogue between Moscow and Berlin. Have high hopes for the dialogue that is expected to be held in the Russian capital in the process of Merkel's visit, which will take place on 10 may." Traditionally in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism attracted numerous world leaders and the head of the international organizations. This year the head of some countries decided not to come to the celebratory event. German Chancellor Angela Merkel decided not to visit Moscow on may 9 to participate in the Victory parade. Media told that she does not want to " offend the Ukrainian government ".