In her recent memoir, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel revealed the tension during a 2007 meeting with Vladimir Putin, attributing it to her fear of dogs and how she perceived his actions as a show of power.
Putin remarked, 'I did not know that she was afraid of dogs' and expressed his regret, saying, 'I wanted to create a favourable atmosphere for our conversation,' acknowledging the misunderstanding.
Merkel noted in her memoir, 'I could tell from Putin's facial expressions that he was enjoying the situation,' which highlighted the discomfort she felt during the encounter.
Reflecting on the incident, Putin said, 'If you ever... come again, I will not do it under any circumstances,' showing his intent to avoid repeating the misunderstanding.
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