EU rejects Putin call for Gerhard Schröder role in Ukraine peace talks
by Pjotr Sauer from World news | The Guardian on (#75HKW)
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas says Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor cannot be considered impartial
The EU on Monday dismissed Vladimir Putin's suggestion that the Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could serve as a European mediator in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Over the weekend, the Russian leader put forward Schroder - a longtime ally - as a possible figure to help restart talks with Europe, saying he would personally" favour the former German leader for the role.
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