German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated Wednesday that Berlin wishes to check out methods of ending the war in Ukraine, meaning possible talks with Moscow, however worrying that any efforts to bring a resolution to the conflict would need to occur in cooperation with authorities in Kyiv.
Alongside clear support for Ukraine, it is time for us to do whatever we can to check out how we can get to a situation where this war does not continue indefinitely, Scholz told Germanys parliament, saying he was open to talks involving Russian President Vladimir Putin.
When we are asked, Will we likewise speak with the Russian president? we state, Yes, this holds true, Scholz said.However, the chancellor added that decisions will never be taken control of the heads of Ukraine and without the arrangement of our close partners.
Germany has actually been Ukraines 2nd biggest military backer behind the United States, supplying billions of euros in military and humanitarian support.Scholzs remarks came on the same day that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed his long-awaited success plan to win the battle against Russia, rejecting any territorial concessions and advising increased Western support.