German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a significant hour-long call with Vladimir Putin on November 15, which drew anger from Ukraine, fearing it could undermine support for Kyiv.
Scholz defended his call with Putin as necessary to communicate that German support for Ukraine would not diminish, despite criticism for potentially weakening Europe’s stance against Russia.
During the conversation, Scholz condemned Russia's military actions in Ukraine and addressed the troubling deployment of North Korean troops, calling it a severe escalation in the conflict.
Scholz's engagement with Putin raises concerns for Ukraine, particularly in light of uncertain prospects for American military aid under a potential Trump presidency next year.
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