Scholz-Putin Talks Stir Tensions Amid North Korean Troop Concerns
TL;DR
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Russian President Vladimir Putin to condemn the deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine, labeling it a "grave escalation" of the conflict. Scholz urged Putin to withdraw Russian forces and negotiate peace with Ukraine. The call, the first between the leaders in nearly two years, was described by the Kremlin as a "detailed and frank exchange." Scholz emphasized Germany's support for Ukraine and condemned Russian airstrikes on civilian infrastructure. The conversation comes amid political pressure in Germany for peace talks, as Scholz's government faces challenges ahead of upcoming elections.
- North Korean troops in Ukraine ‘grave escalation’, Scholz tells Putin BBC.com
- Zelensky accuses German chancellor of opening ‘Pandora’s box’ with Putin CNN
- Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West The New York Times
- Kremlin reveals what ultimatums Putin gave to Scholz Ukrainska Pravda
- Scholz’s call with Putin will open ‘Pandora’s box’, Zelenskyy says The Guardian
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