Germany backs Ukraine peace talks, urges unity & swift action
The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, spoke with the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on the phone. They discussed the possibility of initiating peace negotiations with Russia.
The Chancellor welcomed the Ukrainian leader's willingness to begin peace negotiations with Russia at the earliest possible date, the German government spokesperson reported.
Shared vision of peace
During the conversation, they discussed military and humanitarian issues, as well as ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
The communiqué emphasized that both politicians acknowledged the crucial role of the American president's leadership, particularly in efforts to secure a swift ceasefire and establish lasting peace in Ukraine.
The first step toward peace could be for Russia to cease air and sea attacks, as well as attacks on civilian energy infrastructure. Scholz confirmed that Germany will continue to support Ukraine, collaborating with European and international partners.
Solidarity and support
On platform X, President Zelensky emphasized the importance of European unity in Ukraine. "Unity with all our partners is important for us to end the war as quickly as possible and provide a reliable and durable peace. Ukraine, Europe, and the USA—only together can we bring security back for all our people. And this is truly possible," Zelensky wrote.
The Ukrainian leader acknowledged Germany's support in enhancing Ukraine's air defense. He highlighted the potential for further cooperation in this area and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening collaboration, expressing gratitude to Berlin for its assistance.
