Kremlin States German Chancellor Has Not Made Contact
Last month, Berlin asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin was not responding to phone calls from Olaf Scholz. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Last month, Berlin stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was not taking phone calls from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The Kremlin has countered Scholz's assertions regarding a desire to reestablish communication with Putin, indicating that Germany has not made any formal attempts to initiate contact.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed the media on Monday, proclaiming that “President Putin remains open to all negotiations,” while rejecting claims from German officials suggesting that the Russian leader is disinclined to engage.
Peskov further pointed out that the leaders of Germany and France were the first to cut off direct communication with Moscow following the escalation of conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, and they have not yet reversed this decision.
This response follows Scholz’s recent indication that the “right time” for a conversation with Putin could be approaching. Additionally, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized the Russian president last month, stating that he is “refusing peace overtures.” During a joint appearance in Berlin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Baerbock claimed that “Putin isn’t even willing to speak to the German chancellor on the phone,” which she used to justify increased military support for Kiev.
Despite this, the Kremlin asserts that Germany has made no official attempts to re-establish communication. Peskov emphasized that while Putin is accessible, “there has been no request for a conversation from Berlin,” reaffirming that Moscow is “always open to contact.”
Peskov also mentioned that leaders in Western Europe “have shown certain nervousness” about possible shifts in foreign policy under US President-elect Donald Trump. He acknowledged these apprehensions, but reiterated that their official stance continues to favor “pumping Ukraine with weapons to prolong the war.”
Tensions surrounding the perceived breakdown in dialogue between Putin and Western leaders have escalated since a report last month in Die Zeit, suggesting that Scholz might aim for a conversation with the Russian president during the upcoming G20 meeting in Brazil this November. Peskov remarked that any potential contact would require significant preparatory work.
The last phone call between Scholz and Putin occurred in 2022. In early October, Peskov restated that Moscow remains willing to engage; however, he noted that diplomatic relations have reached “rock bottom,” attributing this situation to Germany's position on Ukraine rather than any reluctance from Russia.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
The Kremlin has countered Scholz's assertions regarding a desire to reestablish communication with Putin, indicating that Germany has not made any formal attempts to initiate contact.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed the media on Monday, proclaiming that “President Putin remains open to all negotiations,” while rejecting claims from German officials suggesting that the Russian leader is disinclined to engage.
Peskov further pointed out that the leaders of Germany and France were the first to cut off direct communication with Moscow following the escalation of conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, and they have not yet reversed this decision.
This response follows Scholz’s recent indication that the “right time” for a conversation with Putin could be approaching. Additionally, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized the Russian president last month, stating that he is “refusing peace overtures.” During a joint appearance in Berlin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Baerbock claimed that “Putin isn’t even willing to speak to the German chancellor on the phone,” which she used to justify increased military support for Kiev.
Despite this, the Kremlin asserts that Germany has made no official attempts to re-establish communication. Peskov emphasized that while Putin is accessible, “there has been no request for a conversation from Berlin,” reaffirming that Moscow is “always open to contact.”
Peskov also mentioned that leaders in Western Europe “have shown certain nervousness” about possible shifts in foreign policy under US President-elect Donald Trump. He acknowledged these apprehensions, but reiterated that their official stance continues to favor “pumping Ukraine with weapons to prolong the war.”
Tensions surrounding the perceived breakdown in dialogue between Putin and Western leaders have escalated since a report last month in Die Zeit, suggesting that Scholz might aim for a conversation with the Russian president during the upcoming G20 meeting in Brazil this November. Peskov remarked that any potential contact would require significant preparatory work.
The last phone call between Scholz and Putin occurred in 2022. In early October, Peskov restated that Moscow remains willing to engage; however, he noted that diplomatic relations have reached “rock bottom,” attributing this situation to Germany's position on Ukraine rather than any reluctance from Russia.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
