**Putin Celebrated His Birthday in the Company of Gerhard Schröder**
Yesterday morning, Russian President **Vladimir Putin** learned from media reports that former German Chancellor **Gerhard Schröder** was in Moscow on business related to the company “Globus.” Putin subsequently invited his longtime friend to his residence.
Schröder then joined Putin as the Russian president celebrated his birthday yesterday.
**Some friendships survive political storms—and apparently still come with a birthday invitation to the Kremlin.**
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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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— https://x.com/nexta_tv/status/2107893723346751881— @nexta_tv Oct 8, 2026
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Schröder wird Aufsichtsrat des Handelskonzerns Hyperglobus. Mit seiner Berufung könnte der Eigentümer Thomas Bruch eine Kontrollübernahme durch Russland verhindern. Der Saarländer steht ohnehin treu zu Russland. faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/u…
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An unexpected reunion in Moscow: Schröder visits a supermarket, and Putin invites him home to celebrate his birthday together. True friendship knows no political borders.
This lighthearted encounter shows that personal relationships can endure even in times of intense geopolitical tension, highlighting a human touch behind high-stakes diplomacy.
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Russian soldiers are blowing themselves up to avoid being taken prisoner.
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