The Independent: Angela Merkel calls for cooperation with Russia in fight against Isis amid tensions over alleged election interference
German Chancellor says terrorism is ‘one area where we have the same interests’.
Angela Merkel has called on Europe and its allies to cooperate with Russia in the fight against Isis in spite of tensions over Syria, Ukraine, alleged cyber attacks and the propagation of “fake news”.
“The joint fight against Islamic terrorism is one area where we have the same interests and we can work together,” the German Chancellor told the annual Munich Security Conference.
The US Vice President was among world leaders in the audience for the speech, which came amid continued disputes over Russia’s alleged interference in elections in the US and Germany.
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Update: Merkel stresses NATO also crucial for US (DW)
WNU Editor: Her speech is here. But the attention is on the following comments that she made .... Angela Merkel says Europe must take MORE refugees and Islam 'isn't source of terror' (Daily Star). More here .... Merkel: 'Islam is not the source of terrorism' (Al Jazeera), and here .... Merkel to security summit: Islam is not the source of terror (Times of israel).
