Poutine invites former Chancellor Schröder to his home for his 74th birthday – La Nouvelle Tribune

Vladimir Putin celebrated his 74th birthday on October 7, 2026, by hosting former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder at his Moscow residence, where Schröder was visiting for business related to the German company Globus. The friendly meeting took place at Putin’s home, with no details given about its duration or topics discussed. Schröder, who led Germany from 1998 to 2005, is viewed by Moscow as a potential mediator with Europe regarding the Ukraine war.