Soltz’s remarks came the day after his return from Kyiv, where he visited with the French president, the Italian prime minister and the Romanian president.
The German chancellor Olaf Solts insisted on Friday that it was necessary to maintain contact with the Russian president Vladimir Putineven when Moscow continues the war it has unleashed in Ukraine.
“It’s absolutely necessary to talk to Putin and I will continue to do so will be done by the French president “, stressed Soltz in an exclusive interview with the German news agency dpa. In Germany, there are critical voices for the Berlin-Moscow communication channels.
Western leaders continue their diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war, which began on February 24.
Soltz’s statements were made the next day upon his return from Kyiv, he visited the Ukrainian capital with French President Emanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Romanian President Klaus Johannes.
“When I speak to Putin, I say, for example, the same things I say to you,” he said, adding that it was important to understand that Russia does not dictate terms of peace with Ukraine.
Solz said he would tell Putin he was wrong “if he really believes he will rob some parts of the land and then hope that times will change and everything will return to normal.”
Russia has said it is seeking to occupy parts of eastern Ukraine in what it calls a “special military operation.”
Addressing the Kremlin, Solz said: “You must withdraw your troops “And you have to find an agreement with Ukraine that is acceptable and right for the people of Ukraine.”
“Must no one to take Putin “Seriously,” warns the former chancellor Angela Merkel in an interview at Editorial Network Germany.
At this point, Merkel reiterated her support for the chancellor’s policy Olaf Solts, saying that he “believes that it is right for the West to take a stand in favor of the existence of Ukraine, without participating in a direct military confrontation.”
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