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Scholz-Putin Call Stirs Disagreement
Zelensky criticized the recent phone call between Scholz and Putin, while Scholz urged Russia to withdraw its troops and negotiate. Putin expressed willingness to negotiate under his own terms.
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- What were Putin's conditions for negotiation?
- Putin expressed willingness to negotiate but only under conditions favorable to Russia, including Ukraine abandoning NATO aspirations and accepting the annexation of occupied territories.
- What was Zelensky's reaction to the Scholz-Putin phone call?
- Zelensky expressed disappointment over the phone call between Scholz and Putin, stating that such talks rarely lead to anything.
- What were Scholz's demands during his conversation with Putin?
- Scholz urged Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine, end the war, and negotiate with Ukraine for lasting peace.
- What warning did Scholz give Putin regarding North Korean troops?
- Scholz also warned Putin against deploying North Korean troops to Ukraine, stressing that such action would escalate the conflict.
- What is Germany's stance on supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles?
- While Scholz reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukraine, he reiterated that Germany would not supply Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles, despite repeated Ukrainian requests.