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Scholz Urges Putin to Negotiate Peace, Withdraw Troops in One-Hour Call

Nov 15, 2024, 02:10 PM

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a one-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, their first direct communication since December 2022. The leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, with Scholz urging Putin to negotiate with Ukraine for a just and lasting peace and to withdraw Russian troops. Scholz emphasized Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine and stressed the need for an end to the conflict.