RT by @mikenov: Putin celebrated his birthday with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder According to the Kremlin, on October 7, Putin learned that his longtime friend was in Moscow on business for the Globus company and invited him to his home.

Putin celebrated his birthday with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder

According to the Kremlin, on October 7, Putin learned that his longtime friend was in Moscow on business for the Globus company and invited him to his home.NEXTA (@nexta_tv)🥂 Gerhard Schröder came to Moscow’s Globus — and the visit was immediately “celebrated” with champagne. By accident

During a tour of the hypermarket, a cameraman knocked into a display and smashed several bottles of champagne.

But what is the former German chancellor doing in Russia in the first place? Schröder recently joined the supervisory board of Hyperglobus, which operates Globus stores in Russia, and is now expected to help with the company’s long-term development there.

And yes, Schröder has long been known for his close personal ties to Vladimir Putin. After leaving office, he held senior positions linked to major Russian energy companies, including Nord Stream and Rosneft. Putin has publicly described him as someone he trusts 🤮
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— @nexta_tv Oct 8, 2026