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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Germany's Scholz asks ex-chancellor to cut Russian biz ties

TASS

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday asked former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to resign from his posts at Russian state-owned companies.

Schroeder, 77, is considered a longtime friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin — a relationship that has led to much criticism in Germany, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine last week.

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