Scholz - justifying himself over conversation with Putin: [Mr. Chancellor, the question of Putin’s telephone conversation with y

Scholz - justifying himself over conversation with Putin: [Mr. Chancellor, the question of Putin’s telephone conversation with you was sharply criticized by the Ukrainian President and also by France, that it was not really agreed upon between the allies. There are also accusations that there were domestic political motives here in Germany.] First of all, all of you in this room are my witnesses, because you have heard me say in many conversations that I will soon speak again with the Russian President. This was announced a long time ago, and I discussed this with many people in many conversations in advance, guided by the right considerations. Incidentally, this is also important for those who believe that it will be very easy to end this war. But it can only be ended if the Russian President is ready to give up his imperialist goals. And those who talk about this in Germany must be made to understand that there are no signs of an end to the war. It is not that simple. We will have to... Source: Slavyangrad