Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that a complete breakdown in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be “a serious mistake”.
Scholz commented after a phone call with the Russian head of state. last Friday (2) to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“That’s why it’s also important that the French President and I, as representatives of the G7 countries as two NATO countries, seek dialogue again. international understanding and reconciliation.
This year the award went to Irina Scherbakova, founding member of the Russian human rights organization Memorial.
Scholz said he spoke about Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the need for Russian troops to withdraw from the country. “I will continue to do that, no matter how long the negotiations last,” added Scholz.
In her speech before Sharbakova received the award, Scholz praised her work and said she accepts the award so that all Russians can envision a “different, better and brighter future for Russia.”
The Memorial organization was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year, along with Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski and the Ukrainian human rights organization Center for Civil Liberties.
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