The overall aim is to normalize relations with Russia and Germany. This was stated by the Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with the German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, repots TASS.

"We understand in which condition our state relations are. As far as I understand, our common goal is to completely normalize relations and solve all the difficulties we face, "Putin said. He noted, that the Russian authorities are in close contact with the German authorities and expressed a hope to discuss the issues of bilateral relations during today’s meeting. 

Gabriel in his turn pointed out, that both countries "have reasons to rely on the stability of our bilateral relations." Kremlin is waiting for the arrival of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Putin said. "We look forward to Madam Chancellor’s visit. Please, send her our best wishes," Putin said to Gabriel.

Sigmar Gabriel thanked Putin for the invitation, and said that he will "pass his greetings to Angela Merkel. "I think that the federal president is going to pay a visit as well," he added. Putin’s reply was, that Russia will be pleased to welcome the President of Germany, especially "given the good relations that have been formed when he worked as a German Foreign Minister."