Solz: I will not go to Kiev for a photo, but when I have something specific

Chancellor Olaf Solz once again refrained from announcing his visit to Kyiv, stressing that such a trip “should not be just an opportunity for photography”, while expressing his strong concern about the progress of the war in Ukraine, after the a recent telephone conversation he had with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“I’m not going to be in a group of people going in and out for a photo. When I do, it’s going to be very specific and it’s going to have to be well prepared – and we’re working on that,” Soltz told video chat with citizens organized by the private RTL station.

Responding to the comment of one of the citizens, who considers, as he said, the symbolism, e.g. “I do not underestimate anything, but I am in favor of a serious policy,” the chancellor said, referring to the reopening of the German embassy in Kyiv. “We will take the right decisions step by step,” he said.

Asked about his communication with the Russian president, Mr. Soltz admitted that he was particularly worried about the course of the war, as he did not see any change on the part of Vladimir Putin. “In order for the war to end, Russia must make the decision to reach an agreement with Ukraine, and so far there is no indication that the Russian side has realized that this situation must end as soon as possible,” he said.

SOURCE: AMPE

Source: Capital

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