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'No comment' after Schröder named by Putin for Ukraine talks
Key takeaways
- Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the former German chancellor serve as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
- Putin told reporters on Saturday: "Of all European politicians, I would prefer talks with Schröder."
- Speaking at the end of Victory Day celebrations, the Russian leader also said he thought the four-year conflict with Ukraine was heading toward an end.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the former German chancellor serve as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
https://p.dw.com/p/5DXu RFormer Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been criticized for maintaining strong ties with Russia Image: Alexei Druzhinin/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Gerhard Schröder's office on Sunday refused to comment after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would like the former German chancellor as a possible European mediator in peace talks to end the Ukraine war.
Putin told reporters on Saturday: "Of all European politicians, I would prefer talks with Schröder."
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