Germany's Scholz Calls Russia's Putin First Time In 2 Years; Zelensky Accuses Him Of Opening 'Pandora's Box'
Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first conversation in nearly two years on Friday, marking a significant diplomatic exchange amid the ongoing war in Ukraine,
Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
The new communication between Scholz and Putin — their first since December 2022 — comes at a time of speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will mean for Ukraine.
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BERLIN, Nov 15 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare phone call on Friday to begin talks with Ukraine that would open the way for a "just and lasting peace".
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a phone call Friday to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Germany's Scholz urges Putin in phone call to open talks with Ukraine
By Thomas Escritt and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in their first phone call in nearly two years to pull his forces out of Ukraine and begin talks with Kyiv that would open the way for a "just and lasting peace".
German Chancellor calls for Russia's withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, Putin blames NATO, sets terms for talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine and pursue peace talks in their first conversation since 2022. Putin blamed NATO for the war and expressed openness to talks under Russia’s terms.
Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Putin in first call in years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, in the first call between the leaders in almost two years
Germany's Scholz urges Putin to be prepared to negotiate with Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone today, their first direct contact in nearly two years.
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