Episode

Putin’s Contradictions: Attack Ukraine, Talk Deals, Propose Schröder

Podcast: DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics
Published: May 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 1700
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Summary

As Russia launches a fresh wave of attacks across Ukraine and the Kremlin signals it could pursue economic deals with the United States — under certain conditions — Vladimir Putin is also floating a controversial idea: former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator for Europe. In this episode, host Nina Haase discusses the Russian president’s controversial suggestion with her guests.