Schroeder Visits Putin’s Home for 74th Birthday Amid Ongoing War
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder visited Russian President Vladimir Putin at his home to celebrate the leader's 74th birthday, according to the Kremlin. The visit occurred despite ongoing criticism of Schroeder’s ties to Russian business and his continued association with Putin during the war in Ukraine. Schroeder, who recently joined the supervisory board of the Russian supermarket chain Hyperglobus, was in Moscow for business and was invited by Putin after learning of his presence. The Kremlin posted images of the two shaking hands in a traditional setting, highlighting their enduring personal relationship despite Western sanctions and diplomatic tensions.
