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Schröder Meets Hyperglobus in Moscow
Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder visits Hyperglobus supermarket in Moscow after joining its supervisory board.
In brief
Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder visits Hyperglobus supermarket in Moscow after joining its supervisory board. Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited a Hyperglobus supermarket branch in Moscow following his appointment to the company's supervisory board. Originally reported by Dw.
Schröder Visits Hyperglobus
Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited a Moscow Hyperglobus supermarket branch on Wednesday.
Applause for Schröder
Russian TV footage showed employees greeting Schröder and his wife with sustained applause.
Schröder's Russian Ties
Schröder has current or recent links to Russian businesses and Vladimir Putin, causing controversy in Germany since 2022.
Hyperglobus Background
Hyperglobus was spun off from Germany's Globus Holding last year and appointed Schröder to its supervisory board.
Schröder's Peace Talks
Schröder called for continued trade ties with Germany amid Ukraine sanctions.
Schröder-Putin History
Schröder and Putin have close ties dating back to Schröder's chancellorship, with Schröder serving on Rosneft and Nord Stream boards.
Schröder's Current Status
Schröder was stripped of state-funded office in 2024 after failing to meet obligations as a former chancellor.
The headline
Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited a Hyperglobus supermarket branch in Moscow following his appointment to the company's supervisory board.
