Matthias Platzeck
HungarypoliticianMaleb. 19535.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Matthias Platzeck is a seasoned German politician and former chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), recognized for his contributions to German politics and his focus on social and economic issues. He has served in various capacities, including as Minister-President of Brandenburg, and remains active in discussions regarding international relations.
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Matthias Platzeck, a former governor of Brandenburg, was also part of the German delegation in Baku.
Index - Külföld - Oroszország háborúja Ukrajnában – az Index szerdai hírösszefoglalójaHungary· 2026-07-22
Matthias Platzeck was also part of the unofficial German delegation.
ილჰამ ალიევმა დაადასტურა, რომ აზერბაიჯანში რუს და გერმანელ ყოფილ მაღალჩინოსნებს შორის საიდუმლო შეხვედრა გაიმართა, თუმცა ფრიდრიხ მერცი აცხადებს, რომ “შეხვედრაზე არაფერი იცის“
Georgia· 2026-07-22
Matthias Platzeck was also part of the unofficial German delegation to the secret meeting.
Rusija ir Vokietija surengė slaptą susitikimą Azerbaidžane dėl karo Ukrainoje
Lithuania· 2026-07-21Former Prime Minister of Brandenburg Matthias Platzeck arrived in Azerbaijan.
Ильхам Алиев рассказал о тайной российско-германской встрече в Баку
Belarus· 2026-07-21Matthias Platzeck is a former Prime Minister of Brandenburg.
Глава Института Европы назвал условие удвоения торговли России и ЕС — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-06
Matthias Platzeck is a former popular Minister-President of Brandenburg who has faced criticism for his trips to Moscow since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Matthias Platzeck und seine Russland-Reisen: Bei der SPD gerät man schnell ins Abseits - Meinung
Germany· 2025-07-22
Matthias Platzeck has reportedly visited Moscow at least nine times since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine-Konflikt: Warum reist Ex-SPD-Chef Platzeck so oft nach Russland? - PolitikGermany· 2025-07-22
Matthias Platzeck defends his contacts with Russia amid reports of his multiple trips there since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Selenskyj: Neue Verhandlungen mit Russland am Mittwoch
Luxembourg· 2025-07-22Matthias Platzeck defends his contacts with Russia amid ongoing conflicts in Eastern Ukraine.
Dutzende russische Angriffe – Kämpfe in Ostukraine dauern anLuxembourg· 2025-07-21Matthias Platzeck defended his contacts with Russia and discussed the importance of active diplomacy in relation to the war in Ukraine.
Moskau: Schäden durch Drohnen und Probleme im FlugverkehrLuxembourg· 2025-07-20Matthias Platzeck, former head of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, has made frequent trips to Russia to maintain existing contacts.
Экс-глава СДПГ объяснил частые поездки в Россию «волнующими вопросами» — РБКRussia· 2025-07-20
Matthias Platzeck, former head of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, has made frequent trips to Russia to maintain existing contacts.
Экс-глава СДПГ объяснил частые поездки в Россию «волнующими вопросами» — РБКRussia· 2025-07-20Matthias Platzeck is mentioned as a former SPD leader and Brandenburg Minister President who attends meetings with Kremlin representatives.
SPD und CDU fordern Dialog mit Russland
Switzerland· 2025-06-14
Matthias Platzeck was also present at the meeting in Baku, which has drawn significant criticism.
Russland: Viel Kritik an Stegners umstrittener Baku-Reise - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-09
Matthias Platzeck was one of the participants in the meeting.
Neue Bundesregierung: SPD-Außenpolitiker Stegner verteidigt Treffen mit Vertretern Russlands - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-09