The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, is perceived as pro-Russia due to his past statements and affiliations, including his connection to Gerhard Schröder's family, former Chancellor of Germany and a known ally of Vladimir Putin.

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The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius perceived pro-Russia stance could impact Germany's foreign policy decisions.

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"Yet Pistorius has a reputation of being pro-Russia. Consider these facts: His ex-girlfriend, as of last summer, is Doris Schröder-Köpf—the ex-wife of Gerhard Schröder, Germany’s former chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s best German friend. Pistorius took his school exit exams in English and Russian. In 2018, Pistorius called for a review of EU sanctions against Russia. He was a member of the German-Russian Friendship Group."

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Germany Pursues a Hidden Agenda With Russia

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The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius has a connection to Gerhard Schröder's family, who is the former Chancellor of Germany and a known ally of Vladimir Putin.

The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, is perceived as pro-Russia due to his past statements and affiliations.