"I have decided to speak with the Russian president at the appropriate time," noted Scholz.
He also added that he would not do this unilaterally, but rather after consultations. First and foremost, it is important to involve Ukraine, Scholz emphasized.
"If Ukraine can rely on anyone, it is only on Germany," the chancellor stated.
When asked for clarification on when his conversation with Putin might take place, Scholz replied: "In the near future."