Germany's Scholz Reopens Dialogue with Putin Amid Ukraine Tensions
TL;DR
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine and a commitment to peace negotiations. Scholz reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukraine, while Putin emphasized Russian security interests. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the call, warning against ineffective negotiations. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for the EU to abandon sanctions against Russia, citing economic concerns.
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