Below is the call summary/readout from the Russian side:

"The chancellor and the Russian president agreed to stay in contact from now on. The German government will ensure that allies and partners, as well as the EU and NATO leadership are informed," the source said.

In addition to the information released by the German government's press service after the conversation, the source said that Scholz expressed concern over reports about the alleged deployment of North Korean servicemen to Russia. According to him, this could allegedly lead to "a significant escalation and expansion of the conflict."