Berlin Sceptical as Putin Proposes Germany's Ex-Chancellor Schroeder as Ukraine Mediator
- On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters he would prefer former German Chancellor Gerhard Schr as a European mediator, as Kyiv and Moscow observe a three-day ceasefire in the conflict.
- President Donald Trump announced a truce on Friday following negotiations brokered by Washington, while Putin noted during Victory Day celebrations that the four-year conflict is heading toward an end.
- The 82-year-old Schr has faced controversy over his personal friendship with Putin and roles in Russian energy companies. He urged Germany to restart energy imports, stating, "But I'm also against demonizing Russia as the eternal enemy."
- Gerhard Schr's office refused to comment on Sunday regarding the proposal. European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday the European Union is prepared to hold separate talks "when the right moment comes."
- The Financial Times reported this week that European Union leaders are quietly preparing for direct negotiations with both sides, citing growing frustration with US efforts in the conflict.
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There are "many other worthy leaders" who can represent the EU in negotiations with Russia, and the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Sibig, has announced the Russian Federation's offer to appoint ex-Chancellor Schroeder to this role.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has rejected the Kremlin's proposal to use former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, citing his previous lobbying on behalf of Russian state-owned companies. Berlin is not so categorical in rejecting Schröder, but is considering proposing German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier as a negotiator, Der Spiegel magazine reported.
Russia wants to play with the marked cards again. In its favour. As the debate in the European Union on reviving diplomatic channels with the Kremlin grows, to have its own voice also in the peace negotiations to end the war against Ukraine managed by the United States, Vladimir Putin has proposed this weekend to the former Chancellor of Germany, Gerhard Schröder — with whom the autocrat has always had a good relationship — as a mediator on the …
Germany Refuses to Allow Former Chancellor Schröder to Mediate Between Russia and the European Union
On Monday, the German authorities rejected the fact that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder could act as an international mediator to resolve the deteriorating peace talks on Ukraine, after being pointed out by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a possible facilitator of the dialogue, claiming his proximity to Russia and pointing out that any mediation figure must be accepted by all parties. “The former Chancellor in the past has not sho…
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