Zelensky: Phone call between Putin and Scholz could open “Pandora’s box”

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Scholz spoke to Putin for the first time in almost two years and informed Zelensky of his intentions in advance call the russian leaderUkrainian media has made this claim citing an unidentified source in the Presidential Office. Zelensky told Scholz that the talks would “make Putin feel that isolation is decreasing”.,

During his conversation with Putin he German Chancellor condemns Russia’s war in Ukraineurged him end the fight and withdrawing its troops from Ukrainian territory.

,Russia should be ready to negotiate with UkraineWith the aim of achieving a just and lasting peace,” Scholz reiterated in a post on X after the call. The chancellor reaffirmed Berlin’s support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, which is in its third year.

Zelensky responds to Scholz-Putin call

In his speech on Friday night he said, Zelensky criticized any talks that could reduce Russia’s isolation Without any significant results. “Now there can be other conversations, other calls. Just a lot of words. And this is what Putin has wanted for a long time“Zelensky said.

It is very important for Putin to reduce his isolation, Russia’s isolation, and have normal talks without any consequences, as he has been doing for decades. ,This has allowed Russia to change nothing in its policy, in short to do nothingAnd that’s what really caused this war.”

Putin said this in a Kremlin statement shared by state agency Tass Russia’s territorial gains and security demands must be recognized in any peace agreementAmong them, Kiev has abandoned its bid to join NATO.

Putin also highlighted this Unprecedented decline in Russian-German relations The statement said Moscow’s war in Ukraine was a direct result of NATO’s aggressive policy. Putin and Russian officials have repeatedly blamed NATO for Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine in early 2022.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there was a “detailed” and “frank” exchange of views between the leaders, but added: “There is no equality of opinionAfter the call both sides agreed to remain in touch.

Issues are overshadowing support for Ukraine

New Communication between Scholz and Putin This comes at a time when there is speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will mean for Ukraine.

Trump has said he will drastically cut US aid to Ukraine and will try to end the war with Russia within days of taking office. In Germany, Scholz is facing a political crisis and has called for a vote of confidence next month, along with snap elections in February.

In a speech to parliament on Wednesday, Scholz claimed his Ukraine policy had contributed to Prevent further escalation into large-scale conflict Putin has been fighting for years.