# Putin Names Schröder as Ukraine Peace Mediator

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-10T16:57:52+00:00
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Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, with his decades-long friendship with Vladimir Putin, is proposed as a European mediator for the Ukraine war. Despite controversy over his pro-Russia stance, including backlash from his own party and critics like Alexei Navalny, Schröder maintains that his dialogue with Putin could lead to negotiations. The debate on his potential role in bridging the gap or fueling division in Europes pursuit of peace continues. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/492c3ddf58053bdf

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