Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told the BBC the gas deals she made with Russia were intended to help German firms and kept the peace with Moscow.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e8y1qly52o

• Angela Merkel rejects criticism over Russia gas deals

  The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e8y1qly52o