What is the relationship between Merkel and Putin, who are happy enemies in the international political arena?

As leaders of two countries, Merkel and Putin represent the interests of their own countries, just because Merkel and Putin once had similar living environments and the same work mission. And the language communication is fluent, so the personal relationship between the two should be good, but this does not change their mutual positions. They always put the interests of their own countries first.

1. Having the same life experience, the same work mission, and no language barriers, Merkel and Putin should have a good personal relationship

During World War II, Germany was divided into East Germany and West Germany, Merkel was born in East Germany, and Putin was sent to East Germany as a key cultivated KGB member of the Soviet Union for a period of time. It was not until the Berlin Wall was torn down that Putin returned to the Soviet Union, so Merkel Although he and Putin may not have known each other in their early years, they both had experience of life in East Germany.

Putin has been President of Russia for almost 20 years. The Russia that Putin took over was a mess. Under Putin's governance, although Russia has not returned to the glory days of the Soviet period, Russia is far better than Yeltsin. The political status and economic strength of the period have greatly improved, and Merkel has been Germany's chancellor for 15 years. During Merkel's rule, Germany has also achieved world-renowned achievements, so the two should have a kind of A relationship of sympathy and sympathy.

Because Putin has worked in East Germany, Putin can speak German, and Merkel can also speak Russian. When the two communicate, whether they speak German or Russian, they do not need to be translated by an interpreter. They can communicate without any barriers, which can also bring the relationship between the two closer, so the two of them should have a good relationship in private.

Second, the two of them are their own masters, and they consider more the interests of their own countries

Although the two have a good private relationship, there are still many conflicts between Germany and Russia. Yes, Germany is an EU country and a NATO country, and there have been certain conflicts with Russia in history. Even today, they still have many different positions on international issues. However, as the leaders of the two countries, the first issue they consider is It is the interests of the country, so although the personal relationship between the two is good, when it comes to national interests, they will still fight for their own reasons.