Russian President Vladimir Putin made a phone call to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in which Putin “described in detail the logic and main objectives of the special military operation”, according to a Kremlin member, writes The Guardian.

Putin also spoke of “measures being taken to ensure the safety of civilians” during what the Kremlin calls “its special military operation.” The Kremlin further said that Putin spoke with Scholz about the serious violations committed by Ukrainian militants.

The Russian leader added that the current Russian-Ukrainian negotiations were effectively blocked by Kiev.

During the conversation, the leaders agreed to hold further talks soon, the Kremlin said.