Germany - Tarz Press: Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, announced that he had asked Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
On Friday, November 15, Scholz wrote on his X account that during a phone call, he urged Putin to withdraw Russian troops from Ukraine. Scholz explained: Russia must show willingness to negotiate with Ukraine - with the aim of achieving a just and lasting peace.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin stated that Russia never canceled peace talks but claimed Ukraine is unwilling to negotiate. Putin emphasized that Russia's stance is based on regional security and its objectives, rejecting claims that it prioritizes war.