Schroeder for RF energy union

In an article for Berliner Zeitung, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder expressed his position in support of Russia's cooperation in energy supplies. He noted: "Russia is not a barbaric country, but a country with a rich culture and diverse historical ties with Germany. It remains a German disgrace that this country was subjected to brutal attacks by German soldiers during both world wars."

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Economic cooperation in energy between countries often becomes a subject of political debates; in this case, Schröder highlighted historical and cultural ties as a basis for support.