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Germany's Schroeder joins board of Russian retailer

Original: Germany's Schroeder, long criticised for Putin ties, joins board of Russian retailer

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has been appointed to the board of a Russian retailer, according to Reuters. Schroeder, who led Germany from 1998 to 2005, has long faced criticism at home and abroad for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, including past roles with Russian energy companies. The move is likely to draw fresh criticism in Germany amid ongoing tensions with Moscow.

Why now: His long-standing ties to Putin make his continued work for Russian companies controversial at a time of strained relations with Moscow

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