Government spokesperson Hebestreit stated in Berlin that both parties agreed during their phone call on the leadership role of US President Trump in the pursuit of a ceasefire and peace for Ukraine. A first step could involve halting attacks from the air and sea, as well as on civilian energy infrastructure. Scholz reaffirmed Germany’s solidarity with Ukraine in the conversation.
Russia described Zelenskyy’s declaration of intent as „positive.“ However, the question remains with whom Zelenskyy intends to negotiate, after he declared discussions with Russian President Putin impossible by decree, said Kremlin spokesperson Peskow. Moscow is demanding the repeal of the ban from September 2022.
Zelenskyy had expressed his willingness to negotiate after the United States suspended its military aid. This decision was triggered by an incident between Zelenskyy and President Trump at the White House last Friday.
This news was broadcast on March 5, 2025, on Deutschlandfunk.
