Scholz: Putin planned Ukraine war for two years

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Vladimir Putin prepared the war of aggression against Ukraine for two years. The conflict has now lasted almost four years, with peace efforts so far unsuccessful.

In a live ticker from RND magazine, with reports from dpa and AP, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's statement is highlighted. Scholz emphasized that Putin deliberately planned the Ukraine war over two years. Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian war of aggression for almost four years, and all peace initiatives to date have failed. This live ticker is intended to track current developments in the conflict. The reporting underscores the ongoing threat and the need for continued monitoring of the situation.

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