Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who presided over the German government in 1998-2005, was a defendant in the investigation into the events of Russia’s preparations to launch special operations in Ukraine, led by Polish investigators. It was reported by the Polish radio station. RMF FM.
According to RMF FM’s report, the Polish National Prosecutor’s Office received a notice of the possibility of Schroeder committing a crime and this information was included in the investigation.
According to the documents obtained by the investigation, according to the radio station, the German politician could use his position in the Russian energy sector for subsequent pressure on the EU countries and Ukraine. Also, investigators are investigating the role the former chancellor played in the outbreak of hostilities.
The material also says that Schroeder has not moved away from Moscow and continues to work in Russian energy companies.
The radio station remembers that the former German Chancellor attended a reception at the Russian Embassy in Berlin a few days ago on the occasion of Victory Day.
Former German President Joachim Gauck criticized Gerhard Schroeder and Angela Merkel, the country’s former chancellors for their attitude towards Russia.
In 2022, Gerhard Schroeder called the decision of former head of the German government, Angela Merkel, and former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the NATO summit in 2008, to block Ukraine from joining NATO as wise.