Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended the Bundestag’s Committee of Inquiry into Afghanistan in Berlin, followed by a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Scholz urged Putin to negotiate with Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a just and lasting peace. The call comes amidst speculation about the impact of the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump on Ukraine. Scholz faces a political crisis at home and has called for a vote of confidence next month. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the call, warning that it may only serve to make Russia less isolated. Scholz condemned Russian air raids on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and expressed concern over the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia to support the war.

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