Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed in a phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump has a key role in talks with Russia, Reuters reported, citing a statement made by a German government spokesman.
"The chancellor welcomed the Ukrainian president's desire to start talks as soon as possible," the statement said.
"Both agreed that it was important for the U.S. president to play a leading role, also with a view to reaching a quick start on a ceasefire and lasting peace for Ukraine," it said.
During the call, Scholz also reaffirmed Germany's continued and unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, he added. the speaker.