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Scholz regularly speaks to Putin even today

22.03.2023 17:30
The German Chancellor revealed in an interview for the "Rheinische Post" that he speaks regularly to Putin for up to 90 minutes, but stressed that he remains firmly opposed to Russia's invasion. 
Olaf Scholz
Olaf ScholzClemens Bilan/PAP/EPA

Scholz emphasized that he and Putin have "extreme differences of opinion", however, he only stated that "Ukraine cannot lose," and that "Ukraine must regain its security," somewhat less than other leaders including his own ministers who have said that "Ukraine must win."

Scholz called the invasion "an imperialist attack," but also admitted that Putin is "friendly" during their long conversations.

Source: PAP

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