Germany's Scholz Calls for Renewed Peace Efforts in Ukraine

Scholz and Zelensky agree on the need for a new peace conference involving Russia to expedite conflict resolution.

Scholz emphasizes the urgency of achieving peace faster than current efforts suggest.
A second international peace summit is proposed, with Russia's participation deemed essential.
Scholz faces domestic political pressure after regional election losses to parties opposing military aid to Ukraine.
Zelensky's 10-point peace plan includes the removal of Russian forces and accountability for war crimes.
The first summit in Switzerland saw support for Ukraine's territorial integrity but lacked clear steps forward.