Putin, Scholz to hold first direct phone call in two years, Bloomberg

Details: Written by: The Kyiv Independent news desk; 15.Nov; Hits: 52

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are set to hold their first direct phone call in nearly two years on Nov. 15, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.This call comes at a time of growing uncertainty among Ukraine’s allies.U.S.

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