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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Rome, 12 May - Vladimir Putin's new "Peace" looks a lot like all the other diplomatic moves of the Kremlin: it arrives when it is needed, it says what it has to say, it suggests openings without granting anything on the essential point. On the sidelines of the celebrations of 9 May, the Russian President declared that the war in Ukraine would be coming to an end and he said he was ready to discuss new security agreements for Europe. Not with Kyi…
The former German Social Democratic Chancellor is known for his strong Russian friendships, which did not shake the Moscow war against Kiev more than four years ago.
Germany views Putin’s Schröder ceasefire proposal part of Russia’s hybrid strategy aimed at dividing West. It could consider him on one condition
Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder are being viewed in Germany as part of a broader Russian influence operation targeting the West. At the same time, Berlin said it could consider the idea, but only under one condition, The Telegraph reports. The former chancellor could potentially be appointed as a representative for talks with Moscow after Berlin initially rejected the Kremlin’s…
The Russian President proposed on Saturday to appoint former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as mediator for a possible resumption of dialogue with Europe. ...
The former German chancellor serves on the boards of Russian corporations.
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