ASTANA, November 28. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his recent phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was mostly dedicated to Ukraine and that both parties stuck to their guns where that was concerned.

"As for my conversation with the chancellor, it was quite a long one. The focus was on Ukraine," the head of state told a press conference. "However, I believe there was nothing surprising in it for us both. He clarified his position and I reiterated mine," Putin pointed out, adding: "We stuck to our positions on the issue."

The Russian president also noted that the conversation touched upon bilateral relations as well. "We glossed over them briefly. Still, the dialogue lays the ground for future talks," he said.