German ex-chancellor Schroeder hits back in Russia row before vote

BERLIN (Reuters) - Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder hit back at criticism of his planned new job at Russian oil producer Rosneft on Thursday, accusing his foes of political manoeuvring to help get Angela Merkel re-elected.

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