Germany’s Scholz, Zelensky discuss Trump’s leadership to bring peace
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) said he had "an honest conversation" with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on March 5.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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BERLIN - Germany’s outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 5 discussed US President Donald Trump’s role in negotiations to achieve peace in Kyiv’s three-year-old war with Russia.
“Both agreed on the importance of the US president’s leadership role, also with a view to achieving a swift start to a ceasefire and lasting peace for Ukraine”, a German government spokesperson said.
Following the call, Mr Zelensky said on X he had held “an honest conversation about various issues and our vision for the future security architecture” with Mr Scholz.
Mr Zelensky said on March 4 he was ready to work paused military aid Zelensky-Trump talks
“We all want a safe future for our people. Not a temporary ceasefire, but an end to the war once and for all. With our coordinated efforts and US leadership, this is entirely achievable,” Mr Zelensky said after the call with Mr Scholz.
Mr Scholz also reiterated Germany's continued and unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, the spokesperson added.
On March 4, Mr Zelensky also held a phone call with chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz to discuss further cooperation. REUTERS
