Putin, Scholz discuss ‘diplomatic’ efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday discussed diplomatic methods to resolve the Ukraine conflict and the implementation of humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians, the Kremlin said.

“In the context of the developing situation surrounding a special military operation to defend the Donbass, various political and diplomatic efforts have been discussed, in particular the third round of talks between the Russian delegation and representatives of the Kyiv authorities,” the Kremlin said. ” statement, referring to eastern Ukraine.

The Kremlin said the two leaders discussed the “humanitarian aspects of the situation” in Ukraine and separatist regions.

Putin told Scholz about the measures being taken to evacuate civilians and the “efforts of fighters of nationalist groups” to thwart those plans.

Russia and Ukraine agreed on Wednesday to open more humanitarian corridors to evacuate fearful civilians from bombed cities, while power cuts sparked new concerns over the Chernobyl nuclear plant.