Overview

• 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.