Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia. He has an idea. He wants Gerhard Schroeder to be a mediator. A mediator helps in a fight or war. Gerhard Schroeder was the leader of Germany before. He is a good friend of Putin. Putin said this at a party in Moscow.
The German government does not trust Putin. They call the offer fake. That means: The offer is not honest. The government says: Russia must stop the war first. Politicians from other parties say no. They do not trust Schroeder. He worked for Russian firms for a long time.
In the SPD party, opinions are split. Some want to look at the offer. They want Europe to help in peace talks. Other SPD people say: A mediator cannot be a friend of Putin. Ukraine must also like the mediator. Gerhard Schroeder does not say anything yet.
