Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
The new communication between Scholz and Putin — their first since December 2022 — comes at a time of speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will mean for Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
BERLIN, Nov 15 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare phone call on Friday to begin talks with Ukraine that would open the way for a "just and lasting peace".
Russia wants Kursk back before negotiations. Ukraine isn’t budging.
Ukrainian troops are facing down a ferocious Russian counteroffensive in Kursk as Putin seeks to take back Russian land before any talks.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he wants to end war with Russia through diplomacy next year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is certain that the war will end "sooner" than it otherwise would have once Donald Trump becomes president.
Germany's Scholz urges Putin in phone call to open talks with Ukraine
By Thomas Escritt and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in their first phone call in nearly two years to pull his forces out of Ukraine and begin talks with Kyiv that would open the way for a "just and lasting peace".
Russia pushes forward in Ukraine amid talk of negotiations
A buildup of Russian troops in Ukraine’s southeast comes as uncertainty looms over how a Trump presidency will affect the war.
Zelensky: Ukraine not yet in a position for war talks with Russia
Ukraine can only envisage talks with Russia on ending the war under certain conditions, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview broadcast on Saturday as the conflict neared its 1,000th day.
German Chancellor calls for Russia's withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, Putin blames NATO, sets terms for talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine and pursue peace talks in their first conversation since 2022. Putin blamed NATO for the war and expressed openness to talks under Russia’s terms.
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Germany: Protest in Berlin demanding an end to the war in Gaza, Palestine and Lebanon
Berlin, Germany - Protest in Berlin demanding an end to the war in Gaza, Palestine and Lebanon.
The Man Expected to Lead Germany Is Ready to Strike Deals With Trump
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