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Gerhard Schroeder switched to Gazprom after being German Chancellor (1998-2005) (Photo: Tim Reckmann)

Ex-German chancellor causes stir after partying with Putin

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has come under fire after pictures were published showing him hugging and smiling at Russian President Vladimir Putin at a time when Russia continues to stir trouble in Ukraine and four German observers are being held hostage by Russian separatists.

A spokesman for Schroeder confirmed he was in Saint Petersburg on Monday (28 April) for a shareholders' meeting of Nord Stream AG, the pipeline supplying Germany with Russian gas directly through th...

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