In a significant development, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first direct phone conversation since December 2022, according to a German government source.
The hour-long call on Friday afternoon marks a notable step in diplomatic communications, as the two leaders have not engaged in direct dialogue for nearly a year.
Details about the topics discussed during the call were not disclosed, but the conversation highlights a potential shift in the dynamics of Germany-Russia relations.
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Scholz, Putin hold first call since 2022: German govt source
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