Vladimir Putin claims he apologized to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for bringing his Labrador to a meeting in 2007, unaware of her fear of dogs. "Angela, please forgive me, I did not ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel shake hands ... a labrador to a meeting with Merkel because he knew she was afraid of dogs. So, really, just add this G20 ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected claims by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel ... and I have already told Merkel this - I didn't know she was afraid of dogs.