Ex-German Chancellor Schröder attends Putin's birthday bash

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder still maintains a friendship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Tensions are high between Germany and Russia as the invasion of Ukraine continues.

Published on RocksNews: 8 Oct 2026, 23:19 UTC
Updated: 8 Oct 2026, 23:19 UTC
Language: English

Ex-German Chancellor Schröder attends Putin's birthday bash — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder still maintains a friendship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Tensions are high between Germany and Russia as the invasion of Ukraine continues.