German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Archival photoMOSCOW, 17 Aug. Direct contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin is important, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview with the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter. President of Russia directly,» Scholz explained. According to the politician, in this way he wants to convey to the Russian leader the position of the West on the special operation in Ukraine. In addition, Scholz added that he does not consider it possible to normalize bilateral relations with Moscow in the «foreseeable future.» Earlier Speaking at a big summer press conference, the German Chancellor spoke about the possibility of Putin's visit to Germany. Scholz said that he had not thought about it yet, but specified that the conditions for this would be the termination of the special military operation in Ukraine, as well as a peace treaty between Moscow and Kiev. The special operation in Ukraine has been going on since February 24th. According to President Vladimir Putin, the ultimate goal is the liberation of Donbass and the creation of conditions that guarantee the security of Russia itself. Allied forces have already completely liberated the LPR and a significant part of the DPR, including Volnovakha, Mariupol and Svyatogorsk. capitulates to Putin
