German Chancellor Scholz spoke with Putin for the first time in nearly two years, informing Zelenskyy beforehand. Scholz condemned Russia's war in Ukraine and urged for negotiations for peace. Zelenskyy criticized any negotiations that might ease Russia's isolation without meaningful outcomes. Putin emphasized Russia's territorial gains and blamed NATO for the war. The conversation occurs amid speculation about the impact of President-elect Trump's administration on Ukraine and Scholz's political challenges in Germany. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)