At the same time, he understands that there is no need to think about normalizing relations with Moscow before the end of the war.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin “especially during the crisis”, noting that the talks are “important, especially in the future”. He stated this during an interview with Dagens Nyheter.
The Chancellor of Germany also wants Putin to take responsibility for the war against Ukraine.
“My clear message to him is that his strategy for Ukraine will not work. Of course, this does not mean that Russia will change course from time to time. But Putin should know what we are asking of him. That is why I believe that such conversations important, in particular in the future,” said Scholz.
He doubts that relations with the Russian Federation will be able to normalize in the near future.
“Russia is waging a war against Ukraine, causing enormous suffering and destruction. Until Russia stops this war, withdraws its troops from Ukraine and makes peace on reasonable terms, I don't see the possibility of even starting to think about normalization,” the chancellor summed up.< /span>
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