Chancellor Scholz Urges Negotiations with Putin Amid Ukraine Conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for negotiations with Vladimir Putin as Ukraine conflict intensifies, facing criticism from Ukrainian leaders and upcoming elections.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in nearly two years, urging negotiations to resolve the Ukraine war. Scholz emphasized Germany's continual support for Ukraine and condemned rising tensions due to Russian actions. Putin insisted any agreement must respect Russian security interests and current territorial control. Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the call, claiming it undermined efforts to isolate Russia. Scholz's administration faces pressure domestically as they prepare for a snap election, while the situation on the frontlines in Ukraine deteriorates.
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