German chancellor says ‘progress’ made in efforts to ease Ukraine crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on January 7, 2022. (John MacDougall/Pool/AFP)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin on January 7, 2022. (John MacDougall/Pool/AFP)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says a recent flurry of diplomatic efforts marks “progress” in helping to stop Russia from invading Ukraine, as he voices confidence that war on the continent can be averted.

“The task is that we ensure the security in Europe, and I believe that that will be achieved,” he tells journalists at a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

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