Putin Meets With Merkel In Berlin

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 01: In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) welcomes Russia's President Vladimir Putin with military honours at her offices on June 1, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Putin met Angela Merkel on his first foreign trip since regaining office, before visiting France. The two leaders are expected to discuss topics concerning the situation in Syria. (Photo by Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung-Pool via Getty Images)