Scorpions' Klaus Meine Ends Friendship with Gerhard Schröder Over Putin Ties

The rock legend cites diverging views on Russia and the Ukraine war as reasons for the fallout with the former German chancellor.

Klaus Meine, frontman of the Scorpions, revealed he no longer has contact with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.
Meine attributed the end of their friendship to Schröder's controversial relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Schröder has faced criticism for maintaining ties with Putin, particularly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Meine updated the lyrics of the Scorpions' iconic song 'Wind of Change' in 2022, removing references to Russia to reflect the current geopolitical climate.
The Scorpions have ceased performing in Russia, expressing regret for disappointing fans but standing firm on their stance.