It is impossible to be more cynical than Putin, — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The politician commented on the words of the Russian president, who stated that Israel and Hamas urgently need to stop hostilities and "avoid civilian casualties."

"I am filled with rage when I hear how the Russian president is spreading warnings left and right that civilians will become the victims of a military confrontation. It is simply impossible to be more cynical," Scholz said.