Scholz reiterates his desire to speak with Putin "soon"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once again stated that he would like to have a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

According to Tagesschau, Scholz mentioned that he had resolved to talk to Putin "at the right time".

"But I am a responsible politician and I won’t do this alone," he said, adding that dialogue with Putin would require many contacts and discussions with other people. 

He also noted that this issue must be discussed with Ukraine.

When asked about the timing for such talks, the Chancellor responded "soon".

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

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

Scholz last spoke to Putin in late 2022.