Germany interested in "constructive relations" with Russia

Germany interested in "constructive relations" with Russia

BERLIN -- Germany is interested in building constructive relations with Russia, Chancellor Angela Merkel told the Luebecker Nachrichten newspaper on Friday.

“Germany is highly interested in sound and constructive relations with Russia,” Merkel said.

“As federal chancellor, I have always urged this and will continue doing this,” she said, adding that she was “always ready to continue negotiations” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Merkel also said that she "did not rule out" the possibility of sending arms to Iraq, but stressed no final decision had been made about that.