The Latest Breaking News from Gerhard Schröder

Ukrainian soldier led team of divers sent to blow up Nord Stream gas pipelines, court hears

Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Germany once cosied up to Putin. Now they are Russia’s public enemy number one in Europe

IN DEPTH: Berlin accused Moscow of being behind a recent drone attack at an airport in Leipzig. Experts tell Suha Kidwai that the Kremlin’s hybrid attacks are a deliberate ploy to destabilise the biggest economy in Europe ahead of key elections

The Independent UK · Sep 3

‘Our little adventure’: Angela Merkel unveils portrait of herself in Berlin

Jérémie Queyras, 28, created painting over months of sessions at his studio where pair struck up unlikely bond

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

High risks, pitfalls and snubs: EU envoy for Russia talks faces job from hell

Whoever is appointed the European envoy for direct talks with Russia might come to regret it, as the task is laden with dangers that risk backfiring.

Euronews · May 19

‘A lot of masculinity in the room’: Kallas argues for greater female participation in diplomacy

The EU’s top diplomat argues that having more women at the negotiating table during peace talks will result in better outcomes for global conflicts, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews · May 18

Zelensky says Russia has ‘no intention’ of ending war as combat continues

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The Independent UK · May 12

The ex-German chancellor and Putin’s ‘buddy’ who Russia want to mediate Ukraine peace talks

Schröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office

The Independent UK · May 12

Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions officials for child abductions; Kyiv under drone attack as ceasefire expires

About 20,500 children unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-held territory; alert sirens sound in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,539

The Guardian - AU · May 12

Europe rejects Putin’s pick for peace mediator after claim war is ‘coming to an end’

Putin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea

The Independent UK · May 12

EU rejects Putin call for Gerhard Schröder role in Ukraine peace talks

Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas says Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor cannot be considered impartial

The Guardian - UK · May 11