German Chancellor Scholz urged Putin to withdraw from Ukraine, but Putin demanded recognition of territorial gains.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to withdraw troops from Ukraine and engage in peace talks. This is their first conversation in nearly two years. Scholz condemned Russia's invasion and emphasized Germany's support for Ukraine. Putin insisted any peace deal must acknowledge Russia's territorial gains and security demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the call, viewing it as potentially undermining efforts to isolate Putin.

November 15, 2024
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