Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the next president of the European Commission that Russia's ties with the European Union are undergiong "serious tests" but can be improved.
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Putin sees ‘serious tests’ for Russia’s relations with EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin chat during the second half of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.
