Peace Talks in Ukraine Spark Diplomatic Firestorm as Scholz Calls Putin
After 1,000 days of Europe’s toughest conflict since World War II, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s surprise call to Russian President Vladimir Putin has reignited diplomatic tensions. This marked the first major outreach by a NATO leader in nearly two years. For Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, the timing—just after the U.S. allowed long-range ATACMs strikes against Russian territory—has been deeply unsettling. Zelensky warned it risked undoing Putin’s isolation, calling it “Pandora’s Box.”
Despite Putin’s unchanged stance on Ukraine, Scholz justified his call as necessary dialogue, particularly with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump preparing to engage Putin. Trump’s victory has unsettled allies who fear a shifting Western approach.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk underscored the dangers of telephone diplomacy, emphasizing that real Western support remains crucial as Russian missile strikes persist. Meanwhile, speculation grows that any peace deal may freeze current front lines, potentially handing Moscow a fifth of Ukraine. The diplomatic landscape has grown increasingly complex, and any negotiations must balance genuine peace efforts with Ukraine’s security needs.
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