The comments from the German chancellor came after Moscow voiced openness in negotiations with the EU – but only if the bloc is represented by a pro-Kremlin politician.
Merz responds to Putin over Schroeder's involvement in Ukraine peace talks Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the Russian attacks on May 14 proof of the Kremlin's insincerity in its peace claims. He rejected the proposal to involve Gerhard Schroeder in the negotiation process.