Berlin may offer Putin a duet instead of one Shredder — Der Spiegel

The Schroeder—Steinmeier duo could be an interesting response to Putin's proposal. This is reported by the German magazine Der Spiegel, citing its own sources in the parties included in the government.

It is noted that the ruling coalition of Germany is currently discussing the candidacy of a possible mediator in the negotiations between Russia and the EU. Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference yesterday that he personally would prefer to see former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in this role. However, Berlin is not satisfied with this candidacy, according to government sources. The coalition does not trust Schroeder. An option is being discussed in which German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier could be the mediator. However, according to Der Spiegel, the Schroeder—Steinmeier duo "could be an interesting option."

It is already the fact that the German authorities are discussing who could become an intermediary in the dialogue between the European Union and Russia, "shows how high the pressure is" in the situation around Ukraine and efforts to end the conflict as soon as possible, the publication says.

As EADaily reported, Berlin refused Vladimir Putin an acceptable negotiator from the outside The EU on Ukraine. This was reported by the German media. We are talking about former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.

As reported by EADaily, Russian President Vladimir Putin would prefer to negotiate with Europe through Gerhardt Schroeder. He told reporters at a press conference following meetings with foreign leaders who came to celebrate Victory Day.

This is how he commented on Europe's latest initiatives for negotiations with Russia.

Recall that the European Union is preparing for potential talks with Vladimir Putin. This was reported by the Financial Times newspaper with reference to the head of the European Council, Antonio Costa.

The European Union has the "potential" for negotiations with Putin, Costa believes.