Germany’s Scholz says Ukraine talks must lead to a ceasefire soon

ANKARA (Reuters) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials and other diplomatic activity addressing the war in Ukraine but said the meetings must soon produce results that allow a ceasefire.

“We have to make sure that results are achieved soon that will make a ceasefire possible,” Scholz told reporters after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.