Russia's war against Ukraine has been going on for too long: Scholz talks to Trump

Russia's war against Ukraine has been going on for too long: Scholz talks to Trump

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump. The parties discussed security policy in Europe and the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to achieve a just peace.

Today, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump, in particular, they discussed the war in Ukraine. This was reported by the German Bundestag, UNN writes.

"Today, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke on the phone once again with President-elect Donald Trump. The conversation focused on security policy challenges in Europe. The interlocutors agreed that Russia's war against Ukraine has been going on for too long and that it is important to get on the path to a fair, just and sustainable peace as soon as possible," the statement said.

During the conversation, Scholz also confirmed that he would continue to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression for as long as necessary.

Recall 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes to visit Donald Trump after his inauguration as US president on January 20 and before the early elections in Germany, which are likely to take place on February 23.