Merkel And Putin Meet At Schloss Meseberg

GRANSEE, GERMANY - AUGUST 18: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint press statement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (not pictured) prior to their meeting at Schloss Meseberg palace, the German government retreat, at Meseberg on August 18, 2018 in Gransee, Germany. The two leaders are meeting to discuss a variety of issues, including the current international sanctions imposed on Russia, the situation in Syria as well as the situation in eastern Ukraine. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)