Putin’s Ultimatums to Scholz: Blame, Demands, and No New Offers
Following my call with Chancellor Scholz, I reiterated Russia’s justification for the Ukraine conflict as a response to NATO’s aggressive policies and the need to incorporate “new territorial realities” into any negotiations. I emphasized that Russia has never refused negotiations, but only on our terms. Regrettably, our conversation highlighted the deterioration of Russo-German relations due to Berlin’s unfriendly actions. Our assistants will maintain contact following this discussion.
John Q. Hosedrinker