Scholz and Putin Reopen Dialogue Amid Tensions with Ukraine
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking the first such contact between Putin and a major Western leader in nearly two years. Scholz urged Putin to negotiate with Ukraine for a lasting peace, while Putin insisted on recognizing Russia's territorial gains and security demands. The call comes amid speculation about the impact of President-elect Donald Trump's administration on the Ukraine conflict and Scholz's political challenges at home. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized the call, fearing it could reduce Russia's isolation.
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