Skip next section Most Germans want Scholz and Putin to talk — survey
10/11/2024October 11, 2024
Most Germans want Scholz and Putin to talk — survey
A majority of Germans want Chancellor Olaf Scholz , according to a survey released on Friday.
The poll was conducted by opinion research institute YouGov on behalf of Germany’s DPA news agency.
The results showed that 59% of respondents were in favor of the two leaders talking over the phone, while 26% opposed it and 15% did not provide an answer.
The figure increased in eastern Germany, where 68% of the respondents said they wanted the two leaders to talk, compared to 19% who said they opposed it.
Putin and Scholz have almost entirely not spoken since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
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10/11/2024October 11, 2024
Putin arrives in Turkmenistan for regional summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Turkmenistan on Friday ahead of a summit hosted by Ashgabat where he is due to speak, Russian state media reported.
Regional leaders including Iran’s President are set to attend the event.
Putin is also due to hold talks with Turkmen President .
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10/11/2024October 11, 2024
Zelenskyy to meet with Olaf Scholz, Pope Francis
Ukrainian President will continue his two-day European tour on Friday.
He is set to meet with at the Vatican City on Friday morning, before traveling to Germany.
In Berlin, Zelenskyy will hold talks with Germany’s Chancellor and President .
The leaders are expected to discuss arms deliveries as well as a potential peaceful solution to the conflict.
Zelenskyy’s planned meetings on Friday follow in London, Paris and Rome on Thursday.
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