Putin, Scholz holds discussion over Ukraine situation; outlines progress of peace talks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday, May 13, held talks with Russian President Vlimir Putin. During telephonic conversation, both leers discussed situation in Ukraine, laying focus on humanitarian efforts. Putin informed Scholz that Russian "special military operation" in Ukraine has been aimed at protecting people of Donbass and measures required to ensure safety of peaceful citizens.

During conversation, Putin shared details regarding talks between Russia and Ukraine and blamed Kyiv for thwarting negotiations between warring nations. In telephonic conversation, Putin avered that civilians held by Ukrainian troops at Mariupol's Azovstal plant have been evacuated with help of United Nations and International Committee of Red Cross. During conversation, both Putin and Scholz emphasized that "militants professing Nazi ideology" continue to be involved in gross violations of international humanitarian law and resorting to inhuman terrorist ways, according to reout of conversation released by Kremlin. Both leers agreed to continue discussion of prevailing issues through different channels.

Olaf Scholz calls for ceasefire in Ukraine 

talks between Vlimir Putin and Olaf Scholz were conducted at initiative of German side. Taking to Twitter, Olaf Scholz anunced that he called for a ceasefire in Ukraine at earliest during discussions with Putin. He furr called claim regarding Nazis' rule "false." According to Scholz, he discussed Russia's responsibility for food situation across world during his talks with Putin. tably, talks between German and Russian come two days after German Chancellor held talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

German Chancellor speaks to Ukrainian President 

Earlier on May 11, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In telephonic conversation, both leers discussed defensive assistance and cooperation in energy sector. Zelenskyy and Scholz also talked about anuncing more sanctions against Russia. Taking to his Twitter handle, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy shared details regarding his talks with German Chancellor. Zelenskyy lauded high-level dialogue and support of Germany to Ukraine as y continue to resist Russian forces. 

Im: AP