Politico: In Putin call, Scholz urges diplomatic solution, withdrawal of Russian troops
Scholz also condemned Russian airstrikes against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a one-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday and urged a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine including a withdrawal of Russian troops as soon as possible.
Scholz “stressed Germany’s determination to support Ukraine in ensuring its defense capability against Russia’s aggression,” according to a statement from Scholz’s spokesperson. Scholz also “condemned Russian airstrikes against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,” the statement said.
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WNU Editor: These talks resolved nothing.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz And Russian President Vladimir Putin Held A One-Hour Call This Friday
Ukraine war: Scholz tells Putin to withdraw troops before any peace talks can begin — Euronews
Scholz phones Putin after diplomatic overture by Biden and Macron — Washington Post
Russia’s Putin tells Germany’s Scholz that Western line on Ukraine is ‘destructive’ – Kremlin — Reuters
Putin tells Scholz why Russia is targeting Ukrainian infrastructure — RT
Putin Tells Scholz More Ukraine Energy Strikes ‘Inevitable’ Due To West Pumping In Weapons — Zero Hedge
Putin justifies strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities as revenge for Crimean bridge attack — New Voice of Ukraine
Russia rejects pullout from Ukraine as condition for talks — AP