Scholz and Putin Reconnect After Two-Year Silence
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in nearly two years, condemning Russia's aggression in Ukraine and urging troop withdrawal. Scholz emphasized Germany's continued support for Ukraine and highlighted concerns over North Korean soldiers in Russia. The call comes amid intensified Russian attacks in Ukraine and uncertainties about future US aid following Trump's election victory. Scholz's government faces domestic challenges, including upcoming snap elections and growing war-weariness among German voters.
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