German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war against Ukraine, while stressing that Europe must play a central role in any future peace process.
Wadephul made the remarks during a visit to Mexico City, Ukrinform reports, citing Berliner Zeitung.
"Now is the time to come to the negotiating table," Wadephul said.
He also added that issues concerning European security cannot be decided without European participation. According to him, discussions about the security of the European continent, potential security guarantees for Ukraine, and Ukraine's path toward membership in the European Union must involve European countries directly.
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