German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Archival photoBERLIN, Sep 14 Russian President Vladimir Putin has not changed his position on the Ukrainian issue, despite this, it is important to talk to each other, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters. The chancellor had an hour and a half telephone conversation on Tuesday Germany and the Russian president, dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. As Scholz commented to reporters on Wednesday, the head of the Russian Federation did not change his position, and also, according to him, it cannot be said that during the conversation the Russian side came to understand «that it was a mistake» — start a special operation.» But, nevertheless, it is important to talk to each other, and say what I think on this topic. Because I am absolutely sure that Russia should withdraw its troops … this needs to be talked about. And I did «, — Scholz said at a press conference on Wednesday, which he held together with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.
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