Fostul cancelar german Gerhard Schröder, vizită la Moscova chiar de ziua lui Vladimir Putin

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited Moscow to meet with the management of the Globus supermarket chain, where he recently became chairman. This visit coincides with President Vladimir Putin's birthday. Schröder's long-standing friendship with Putin dates back to his chancellorship from 1998 to 2005, and has endured through various political challenges. Their relationship includes personal interactions, such as spending Christmas together. After leaving office, Schröder took on roles in Russian energy companies, maintaining ties between Russia and Germany. His refusal to sever these connections led to the withdrawal of some benefits by the Bundestag in 2022, and criticism from members of his own party.