EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-12 · 05:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday rejected a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to have former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder represent them in future European security talks. Putin had suggested Schroeder as his preferred partner for negotiations, stating he believed the war in Ukraine was nearing its end. However, EU ministers expressed skepticism about Russia's readiness to genuinely negotiate peace and security for Europe. The ministers' decision indicates a lack of confidence in Russia's current intentions for ending the conflict and engaging in meaningful security discussions.

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Putin suggested Gerhard Schroeder could represent European governments in future security talks.

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Putin believed the war in Ukraine was coming to an end and proposed Schroeder as a partner for new European security arrangements.

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European governments have rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in future security talks.

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EU foreign ministers were skeptical that Russia was ready to end the war and negotiate sincerely on peace and security for Europe.

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European governments have rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks with Moscow on the continent’s security.Putin said on Saturday he believed the Ukraine" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="125277" data-entity-type="event">war in Ukraine was coming to an end and that he would be willing to negotiate new security arrangements for Europe, with Schroeder as his ‌preferred partner.But European Union foreign ministers, attending a meeting in Brussels on Monday, were sceptical that Russia was ready to end the war and negotiate sincerely on peace and security for Europe.

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