EU Rejects Schroeder as Negotiator in Russia Talks
EU foreign ministers dismissed a suggestion by Vladimir Putin to have former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder represent Europe in future security negotiations. Officials cited Schroeder's ties to Russian state firms as a conflict of interest while emphasizing that Europe will choose its own representatives.
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European Union ministers on Monday morning rejected Russia President Vladimir Putin's proposal to use former Germany Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as a security negotiator. Putin proposed Schroeder lead talks on new European security arrangements as the war in Ukraine reportedly nears its conclusion. The rejection maintains the bloc's isolation of Moscow and prevents the Kremlin from selecting Western diplomatic representatives.