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President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a phone call on May 5 and thanked him for supporting Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war.

“We appreciate that Germany plays a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine throughout the years of war. Ukraine is also grateful for your personal commitment,” Zelensky said in a post to social media.

Scholz held power in Germany throughout Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, playing a key role in Europe’s response to Russia’s aggression.