Kallas rejects Schröder as Russia-Ukraine negotiator

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has rejected Gerhard Schröder as a negotiator for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, according to Politico.

Vladimir Putin had suggested the former German chancellor represent the EU in negotiations. Kallas's rejection signals the EU's stance on who can mediate in the conflict.

Schröder, who served as German chancellor until 2005, has maintained ties to Russian energy interests, a point of contention within European circles regarding his suitability for such a role.