German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has expressed support for including Russia in an upcoming international peace conference aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
In an interview with public broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, Scholz emphasized the need to address the current situation and accelerate efforts towards achieving peace.
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the two leaders discussed recent developments and the prospects for a new peace conference.
Scholz stressed the importance of exploring ways to resolve the war situation and achieve peace more swiftly.
Zelensky expressed gratitude for Germany’s ongoing political and military support for Ukraine, and the two leaders discussed plans for a second peace conference scheduled for November.
Scholz’s push for a new peace conference comes amid domestic political pressure, following significant losses for his center-left coalition parties in recent provincial elections.
The German Chancellor’s efforts to include Russia in the peace conference are seen as a significant development in the ongoing conflict, with hopes that Russian representatives will participate in the November summit.
