Putin's close friend Gerhard Schröder visits Moscow

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is in Moscow, where he is meeting with Russian leaders. Tuesday, 2 June marks the 1560th day of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine.

Former German Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is visiting Moscow, sources reported on Tuesday, 2 June. Schröder, known for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has repeatedly visited Russia even after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022.

Schröder remains linked to Russian energy giants and has remained one of the most prominent pro-Kremlin political figures in the West. His Moscow visits have repeatedly provoked outrage in Germany and more broadly in the European Union, where many politicians have called for an end to his Russia relations.

Tuesday, 2 June marks the 1560th day of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine. The war, which began on 24 February 2022, remains active on multiple fronts, and the international community is closely monitoring all contacts between Moscow and the West.