'We are not ready for what is coming our way': NATO chief calls for shift to wartime mindset

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his readiness to engage in further dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite finding previous talks “frustrating.” Scholz, who had a phone conversation with Putin for the first time in nearly a year, reiterated Germany’s strong support for Ukraine and called for peace. However, the chancellor described the call as frustrating, as Putin continued to stand firm on his position regarding the war. Scholz emphasized that any future conversations would likely involve repeating Germany's demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Scholz’s willingness to engage with Putin, warning that it could undermine Western efforts to isolate Russia. This comes as Scholz’s leadership faces increasing pressure, following the collapse of his coalition government, with a confidence vote scheduled in the German parliament next week. #ScholzOnPutin #FrustratingTalks #GermanyVsRussia #PutinDialogue #UkraineSupport #ZelenskyCriticism #WesternUnity #ScholzReady #NATOAndRussia #PutinFrustration #ScholzLeadership #GermanPolitics #RussiaTensions #PeaceOrConflict #UkraineWar Also Read Trump Urges Immediate Cease-Fire in Ukraine and Considers US Withdrawal from NATO :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-calls-for-cease-fire-in-ukraine-nato-withdrawal-possible-011-4010085.html?ref=DMDesc Italy's Giorgia Meloni and Hungary's Viktor Orban Discuss Migration and Ukraine Reconstruction Efforts :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/italy-hungary-cooperation-migration-ukraine-011-4006633.html?ref=DMDesc Explained: What Does The Aleppo Setback Mean For Russia’s Power In Syria? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-what-does-the-aleppo-setback-mean-for-russia-s-power-in-syria-4005805.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~GR.344~