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Germany· KölnControversy over former German Chancellor Schröder's visit to Putin's birthday
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder faced significant political backlash in Germany for attending Vladimir Putin's birthday celebrations in Moscow.
Background
Germany and Russia have a complex relationship, marked by economic ties, historical events, and differing geopolitical interests. Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-level interactions between German and Russian figures, particularly in the context of international relations and energy policy.
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Controversy Surrounding Former German Chancellor Schröder's Putin Visit
First report 7h agoLast update 7h agoGerman political figures condemned Schröder's meeting with Putin as 'totally immoral' and 'completely unacceptable'.
Former Chancellor Schröder's Visit to Putin's Birthday
First report 12h agoLast update 7h agoGerman politicians, including Friedrich Merz and Lars Klingbeil, strongly condemn former Chancellor Schröder's visit to Putin's birthday as 'totally immoral' and 'completely unacceptable'.
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