Politics

‘Nominate one of your own generals’: Poland mocks Putin’s pick for EU envoy to Russia

Ammar Anwer
 11.05.2026, 19:05
Gerhard Schröder, who served as Germany’s chancellor from 1998 to 2005, is known for his longstanding ties to Moscow. Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images.
Gerhard Schröder, who served as Germany’s chancellor from 1998 to 2005, is known for his longstanding ties to Moscow. Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is known for his longstanding ties to Moscow.