“I did not know anything about that,” he said when asked whether he was deliberately trying to frighten or embarrass the chancellor. November 4 — The day after the U.S election: Building bridges or walls? Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on German politics. He was, however, full of admiration for Conan, the dog injured in the U.S. operation that killed the Islamic State’s Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, describing the dog as a “tough cookie” (incidentally, exactly the same description that he used for Jean-Claude Juncker). Paul Dallison is POLITICO‘s slot news editor. They literally speak the same language - Mr Putin speaks German and served with the KGB in Dresden, while Mrs Merkel learnt Russian while she was growing up in East Germany - and appear to have built a relatively frank rapport. October 27 — Corporate responsibility for supply chains: which framework for the EU? shepherd dog. Vladimir Putin is a well-known dog lover, and has been given multiple pups as gifts since first becoming president in 2000, including his beloved Labrador Retriever Konni, who died in 2014. The best accommodation in Aspen, including luxury lodges and ski hotels, The best hotels and lodging in Jackson Hole, including luxury and budget rooms in Teton Village and Jackson, From piste to pub to pillow: an insider ski holiday guide to Aspen, From piste to pub to pillow: an insider ski holiday guide to Jackson Hole, Britain's top indoor snow centres and dry ski slopes for a half-term ski trip on home soil, The best hotels and chalets in Saalbach, including five-star spas and chic rooms, Britain's biggest ski operator says it won't run holidays to countries on the quarantine list, From piste to pub to pillow: an insider ski holiday guide to Saalbach, Where can I go skiing this winter? But then, according to Le Soir, a dissenting voice pointed out that this would be unfair on all those who take their pooch for a late-night walk around the block or to the park. “The dog does not bother you, does she? No, it’s not the unions, the masons or the Trappist brewers, but the late-night dog walkers. By logging in, you confirm acceptance of our POLITICO Privacy Policy. Konni (1999–2014) was a female black Labrador Retriever. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. If you do not have a login you can register here. She is being a guard dog. And the Russian president knows how to use his four-legged friends to his political advantage. Former US President George W. Bush recalls Putin ridiculing the Bushes' dog Barney, a little Scottish Terrier. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks as he participates in the annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club via video conference at the Novo … I told her so later and apologised,” he said in an interview with Bild. This isn't the first time Putin's dogs have caused a commotion. Vladimir Putin's dog Konnie sniffs German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a meeting with the Russian president at his Sochi residence in 2007. Germany's Angela Merkel watches uneasily as Putin's dog Koni approaches in 2007. It’s a tale of ruthlessness and intimidation that has dogged one of the most important political relationships of the 21st century almost since it began. “Great crowd. Russian President Vladimir Putin frolics in the snow with two of his dogs | Ria Novosti/AFP via Getty Images, Campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. "You were right to take caution," Putin said reassuringly to the journalists. Konni was born in 1999 and presented to Putin in December 2000. ", A year later, he went to visit Putin at his dacha outside Moscow. There are many people here, with camcorders running, lights shining and cameras clicking. Read More "You were right to take caution," Putin later … She was by all accounts just as friendly as Mr Putin claimed. The dog did bother her. “She is very sincere and highly professional. ", Bush wrote that he'd told the story to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who replied: "You're lucky he only showed you his dog. “No, she doesn’t eat journalists after all,” Mrs Merkel is believed to have replied in Russian. Now Vladimir Putin has spoken out to deny the rumour that he used his pet labrador to frighten Angela Merkel in a remarkable power play at one of their very first meetings. Last year, Putin introduced another of his dogs, a large Akita called Yume, to Japanese journalists at the Kremlin. Maybe even more so when it's standing next to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The alabai, a top Turkmen-bred variety of the Central Asian shepherd dog, joins the Kremlin's growing kennel. Now we know the most powerful lobby group in Belgium. Russian President Vladimir Putin plays with his dog Yume prior to an interview with Japanese media. In 2007, Putin let his black labrador, Koni, wander about during a meeting with Angela Merkel. Connie, who died in 2014 at the age of 15, was given to Mr Putin in 2000 by Sergey Shoigu, Russia's then minister of emergency situations and current minister of defence. And Jacques Chirac’s dog Sumo was reportedly so depressed about having to leave the presidential palace that he began routinely savaging his master. The incident, which has become infamous in Germany, took place at a meeting at Mr Putin’s Sochi residence in 2007. It seems that when the Belgian top brass were discussing how to contain the spread of the coronavirus, and decided to follow France in imposing a nighttime curfew, they were pretty much decided on starting it at 11 p.m. "As far as bad moods go," Putin said once, "of course I have them like any other person, but in those cases I try to consult with my dog Koni -- she gives me good advice.". In 2007, Putin let his black labrador, Koni, wander about during a meeting with Angela Merkel. Putin was being updated on the progress of the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System GLONASS in 2007, when he inquired as to whether he would be able to buy a device hooked into GLONASS that would allow him to keep track of his dog, Konni. With a twinkle in his eye, Vladimir said, 'Bigger, stronger, faster than Barney.' And the Russian president knows how to use his four-legged friends to his political advantage. Two Japanese journalists grimaced as Putin brought his dog Yume into the room before an interview Wednesday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks uncomfortable as Russian President Vladimir Putin's dog comes close during a press conference in Sochi in January 2007. The collar was demonstrated on Konni on 17 October 2008, thus making Konni the first recipient of a GLONASS-enabled pet collar. But dogs are very important for Trump’s mate Vladimir Putin, who loves them almost as much as he loves shirtless horse riding. The Russian leader's dogs are all big, reflecting his tough-guy image. October 28 — Health care systems post-COVID 19: Pressing Reset? After years of rumours, Russian leader insists he knew nothing of German chancellor's fear of dogs … Belgium changes its coronavirus rules to appease the country’s late-night dog walkers. Putin beckoned the dog over to him to give her a treat before leading her through a series of tricks. The latest rules and restrictions in ski resorts, Skiers face huge risk if they don’t check insurance small print this season, Is it safe to go skiing? Merkel, who is famously terrified of dogs, kept quiet over the 2007 incident We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Yume, which means Dream, had been a gift from Japan in thanks for Russian help after the 2011 earthquake. ", Putin was photographed rolling in the snow with Yume and a Karakachin dog called Buffy. Bush recalled that Putin met his dog Barney at the … She's a friendly dog and I'm sure she will behave herself,” he was quoted as telling Mrs Merkel at the time. Welcome to Declassified, a weekly column looking at the lighter side of politics. The puppy is an Alabai, a top Turkmen-bred variety of the Central Asia Mr Putin added that he respects Mrs Merkel and considers her a “sincere” person. Putin is an avid dog-lover, Sputnik reports. Television coverage showed a delighted Putin, who celebrated his 65th birthday on October 7, holding and kissing the dog, named Verny, or "Faithful" in Russian, during a meeting in Sochi, Russia. Latest news, analysis and comment on defense in Europe and beyond. Vladimir Putin says he didnt intend to scare dog-phobic Angela Merkel when he brought his Labrador to a meeting. Russian President Vladimir Putin kisses a puppy he received from Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Latest news, analysis and comment on elections in Europe and beyond. Consider, as an example, the case of Vladimir Putin and his dog Koni. by expressing his displeasure at Macron by urinating in the Elysée palace while the president was talking to junior ministers. Latest news, analysis and comment on migration in Europe and beyond. Konni was often seen at the President's side, and was sometimes allowed to attend meetings when Putin greeted world leaders during their visits to Russia. VLADIMIR Putin sent the Japanese ambassador packing when they tried to present him with a cuddly new pooch. After years of rumours, Russian leader insists he knew nothing of German chancellor's fear of dogs when he introduced her to his beloved Connie. POLITICO’s weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the U.K. Log in to access content and manage your profile. Sergeant Dolittle. “The dog does not bother you, does she? Campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the U.K. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers in Europe. 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As Bush recounted in his memoir, "Decision Point," "A big black Labrador [Koni] came charging across the lawn. Email [email protected] or on Twitter @pdallisonesque. In 2017, Emmanuel Macron’s dog Nemo predated the Yellow Jacket protests (Yellow Leashes?) [3], Yume, a 3-month old female Akita puppy, arrived in Moscow from Tokyo, Japan in July 2012, as the Akita Prefecture’s gift to show gratitude for assistance from Russia after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Dogs often have an important part to play in politics, of course. She’s a friendly dog and I’m sure she will behave herself,” Putin said during the meeting. But the relationship between the two has been markedly cooler than Mr Putin’s close friendship with Mrs Merkel’s predecessor, Gerhard Schroeder. Šarplaninac dogs are an ancient landrace breed native to Serbia and North Macedonia. [1], Pasha (Serbian Cyrillic: Паша) is a Šarplaninac puppy that was gifted to Putin from the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić during his official visit in January 2019. Putin granted an interview with Japanese journalists from Nippon TV and Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper ahead of his official trip to Japan to meet with President Shinzo Abe on Thursday. 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