Scholz confirms he is ready to talk to Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed his readiness to hold talks with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on a just peace in Ukraine. 

As reported by Rheinische Post, speaking in the Bundestag about the Russian-Ukrainian war, Scholz mentioned Ukraine's consent to Russia's participation in the next Peace Summit.

"So it is also true that when we are asked whether we will also talk to the Russian president, we answer: "Yes, we will," Scholz said.

Scholz stressed that he adheres to clear principles – never to make decisions without considering Ukraine's position and without consulting with its closest partners.

Scholz also said that countless Russian soldiers are becoming "victims of the imperialist madness of the Russian president every day". 

"They are also victims of his policy of expanding his own country. This is something that must not happen again in Europe," he added.

The press reported that the German Chancellor wanted to hold a telephone conversation with Putin before the G20 meeting in Brazil in November. 

The Kremlin said that Putin was ready to talk to Scholz, but the Kremlin had not yet received any proposals from Berlin.

Last time Scholz spoke to Putin was in late 2022.