Merkel's tougher Russia stance meets resistance in Germany
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BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Europe minister called on Monday for a new policy of easing tensions with Russia, adding to a chorus of voices pressing Chancellor Angela Merkel to moderate her hardened stance towards the Kremlin.