Germany's leader discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared to be the first conversation with the sitting leader of a major Western power in nearly two years.
Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years as the German leader gears up for a snap election and Europe waits to hear Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz urges Putin in phone call to open talks with Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin are due to hold a phone call on Friday, Bloomberg reported. The leaders last spoke directly in December 2022. The German government did not immediately comment when contacted by Reuters.
Germany's Scholz Discusses Ukraine With Russia's Putin in First Such Call in 2 Years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared to be the first conversation with the sitting leader of a major Western power in nearly two years
Germany's Scholz calls Russia's Putin in first such conversation in 2 years
The German news agency DPA is reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a one-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first such conversation in two years
News updates from November 15: Germany’s Scholz phones Russia’s Putin; US stocks suffer worst weekly decline in more than 2 months
Scholz’s spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said Scholz “condemned the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and called on President Putin to end it and withdraw his troops”. The chancellor also stressed Germany’s “steadfast determination” to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression “as long as is necessary”.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy Warned Scholz Against Putin Call, Kyiv Source Says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against speaking to Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, saying it would reduce the Russian leader's isolation and keep the war going,
Ukraine Slams Scholz’s Putin Call as Allies Question German Move
Ukraine blasted Olaf Scholz’s telephone diplomacy with Vladimir Putin, as many of Kyiv’s allies took a dim view of the German chancellor’s phone call with the Russian president.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Scholz-Putin phone call opens 'Pandora's box'
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the German chancellor's phone call with Russia's leader on Friday opened a "Pandora's box" that undermined efforts to isolate Vladimir Putin and end the war in Ukraine with a "fair peace".
Germany’s Would-Be Leader Touts His Recipe for a Growth Miracle
For Chancellor-hopeful Friedrich Merz, the keys to unlocking a new era of prosperity lie in revisiting the policies that helped drive Germany’s postwar economic miracle.
Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid
Olaf Scholz, Germany's least popular chancellor on record, is facing growing calls within his Social Democrats (SPD) to step ...
Top German Newspaper Reacts to Trump Victory with One Word
A renowned German newspaper responded to Donald Trump’s electoral victory in a four letter headline: “F--k.” The crassly ...
Sporting News on MSN10h
Germany vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina lineups, predicted starting 11, confirmed team news: Wirtz ill, debut for Ortega?
Germany have almost secured top spot in UEFA Nations League Group A3. Julian Nagelsmann's side can finish the job with a game ...
Five things to know about Germany's government crisis
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early ...
German opposition leader says policy must wait until after confidence vote
Germany's conservative opposition leader and possible next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said further discussions on policy ...
German government taps Greens politician to plan for Trump presidency
Germany's embattled minority government has named Greens politician Tobias Lindner as its transatlantic coordinator tasked ...
Former AP German-language service head Ulrich Renz, who covered Nazi trials, dies at 90
Ulrich Renz, a former head of The Associated Press German-language service who also covered trials of leaders of the ...