It has been noted that Scholz condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine and urged Putin to put an end to it and withdraw occupying troops from Ukrainian territory.
Scholz also called on Putin to engage in negotiations with Ukraine "with the aim of achieving a just and lasting peace" and emphasized during the conversation Germany's "unwavering determination to support Ukraine in the peace process."
According to the Chancellor, Germany will assist Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression "for as long as necessary."
As indicated by the German government, prior to calling Putin, Scholz had a preliminary discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and will do so again after speaking with Putin.
According to information from Reuters, the conversation between Scholz and Putin lasted about an hour. Their last phone call took place in December 2022.
The Kremlin has not yet commented on the conversation between Putin and Scholz.