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Angela Merkel has accused Vladimir Putin of enjoying her discomfort after the Russian president brought his pet Labrador into a meeting despite her fear of dogs. Now, speaking to The Times, Merkel has opened up on her relationship and history with the Russian leader, claiming he knew perfectly well that she was frightened of dogs. 'I could tell from Putin's facial expressions,' she wrote, 'that he was enjoying the situation'. Putin purportedly asked Merkel at the beginning of the meeting when Connie entered the room: 'The dog does not bother you, does she? She's a friendly dog and I'm sure she will behave herself. 'No, she doesn't eat journalists after all,' Merkel responded to Putin in his native Russian, in what was thought to be an attempt to make light of the situation.