Kremlin comments Germany's process of forming ruling coalition

The Kremlin follows the process of forming the ruling coalition in Germany and wishes its successful completion, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Peskov noted that this procedure is "a purely internal affair of the Federal Republic of Germany". 

The Kremlin spokesman reiterated that President Vladimir Putin traditionally speaks in favor of maintaining and developing friendly and mutually advantageous relations between Germany and Russia, the countries having common economic interests, TASS reported.

He also said that Germany is one of priority vis-a-vis of Russia in European affairs.