MOSCOW: Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have emphasised the need of avoiding a war over Ukraine and resolving the problem through diplomatic means.

"Whether or not we desire this (war), we obviously do not. This is why we have proposed the commencement of a negotiation process in order to obtain an agreement that ensures everyone's security "Following their talks in the Kremlin, Putin remarked during a press conference with Scholz. Despite the fact that NATO and the European Union hold viewpoints that differ from Russia's, Scholz said that conversation is critical, according to reports.

Europe is facing one of its most catastrophic crises in decades, with an urgent need to ease tensions over Ukraine and avoid a possible conflictsaid German Chancellor. Because a conflict in Europe is "unimaginable," Scholz saw it as his and Putin's responsibility to prevent a military buildup on the continent. "We have heard that some (Russian military) units are being removed (from the borders), which is a good indication," Scholz remarked. Concerns about Russia's security were addressed by Scholz, who informed Putin that NATO enlargement is not on the table.

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