Germany’s Scholz, Ukraine’s Zelensky discuss military support, push for peace

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz shake hands before their meeting on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 20, 2023. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September 2023.

PHOTO: REUTERS

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- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Berlin’s unwavering support for Ukraine as

it fights Russian invasion

in a telephone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Nov 30, a government spokesman in Berlin said.

The two leaders agreed to continue their exchange, “also with a view towards the global support for a peaceful solution” to the conflict, the spokesman said in a statement.

Mr Zelensky, in his nightly video address, said he expressed thanks for assistance in telephone calls with Mr Scholz, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov.

“There is reason to thank our partners. Our agreements... are all being implemented,” Mr Zelensky said.

“We also outlined our new joint steps.” REUTERS

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