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The political differences between Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev should not be said, ”said German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an interview with Echo of Moscow. "It is clear that Putin and future President Medvedev very accurately agreed on the transfer of power," Merkel said, following the results of negotiations with both leaders.

"Medvedev has left the economy, he has extensive economic knowledge, and he is interested in topics related to the economy," Merkel said. However, when Medvedev takes office, “many international problems will be added,” the Chancellor added.

“Putin just told us that it would not be easier for us than with him,” Vesti.ru quotes Merkel’s words at a meeting with Medvedev. “But I did not give me free rein and did not say that I hope that I am not more complicated. I will start from the fact that we will also conduct negotiations and that those issues that we critically discussed with President Putin will also be discussed.”

Putin accepted Merkel in Novo-Ogravo, and her meeting with Medvedev was nearby in the castle of "Mine Dorf". Merkel became the first foreign leader to meet the new president.