On Friday, November 15, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a telephone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. These talks were beneficial to the representatives of both countries. This is stated in the publication of the newspaper Zeit, reports UNN.
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It is noted that one of the topics of conversation was the war in Ukraine. In particular, the German chancellor called on the Russian dictator to finally start negotiations to establish a “lasting and just peace.” In addition, Scholz condemned Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and called on Putin to withdraw his troops.
According to the newspaper, the very fact that a conversation took place between them benefits both leaders.
According to Moscow, Scholz had been asking for a phone call for a long time. Now that the talks with Putin are finally over, the German politician can start campaigning as a caring “chancellor of peace.
The newspaper notes that the Sarah Wagenkohnet Union (BSW) has long denied the status of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) as a party of peace. However, Scholz can now tell Wagenknecht that while she is just talking, he is talking to Putin.
Scholz can also signal to Friedrich Merz that while Merz wants to deliver Taurus missiles, he is already negotiating.
But as Zeit emphasizes, despite the whole situation, Putin himself benefits greatly from this conversation.
In particular, for two and a half years, the Russian dictator has been disrupting possible negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but at the same time his troops continued to advance. He claimed that he was generally ready to negotiate, but only on his own terms.
Now, according to the newspaper, Putin can present the conversation with Scholz as proof of his willingness to negotiate. In addition, other European politicians will also have to make the call. Before that, talks with US President-elect Donald Trump are expected.
Thus, almost three years into the war, Putin is seeking a ceasefire on his own terms.