Putin expects much of his talk with Scholz to focus on European security, including Ukraine situation

MOSCOW. Feb 15 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is expecting much of his talk with German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz to focus on European security and added that he is planning to hear out Scholz's point of view.

"No doubt, we will spend much time today on discussing the security levels in Europe and the fierce debates on the issue, including the events unfolding around Ukraine," Putin said at the beginning of his meeting with Scholz.