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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3296
  • 11 May 2026
  • 38 min

Europe considers whether Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks

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  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3296
  • 38 min

We assess Europe’s reaction to Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks. Then: are conspiracy theories more powerful than satire in modern America? Plus: fake influencers and John Robb’s new book, ‘Punk Rock Ruined My Life’.

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  • Andrew Mueller

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