Germany's Scholz: Putin must fully withdraw his troops from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is endangering the lives of countless people in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday, as reported by Reuters.

Additional takeaways

"This is Putin's war."

"I spoke to Zelenskyy this morning and assured him of our full solidarity."

"I have asked for a special session of the German parliament on Sunday."

"I will call a conference of G7 leaders for today."

"Aim of sanctions to make clear to Russian leadership they will pay a bitter price."

"Putin has made a serious error with this war."

"To our partners in central and eastern Europe: we understand your fears and stand with you."

"This evening I will go to Brussels to meet EU leaders."

"I call on Putin immediately to stop the attack, he must fully withdraw his troops from Ukraine."