German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that in order to end Russia's war in Ukraine, world leaders must be able to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Scholz added - in an interview with a German newspaper, that he wants to keep the channel of communication with the Kremlin open," according to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform
""Our goal is for Russia to stop its war of aggression and for Ukraine to protect its integrity," Scholz said, adding that "to this end" it will be necessary to talk: whether it will be done over the phone, over a video link, or over a long table, remains to be found out," Scholz said.
The chancellor expressed his conviction that Russia "must recognize that this cannot continue," adding that Russia must "stop the war, withdraw its forces, and thus create an opportunity for mutual understanding."
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