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Scholz, Biden agree Kremlin's nuclear threats 'irresponsible' in phonecall

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivers a speech as he attends the final rally ahead of the regional elections in the state of Lower Saxony, in Hanover, Germany October 8, 2022. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Sunday and agreed the Kremlin's latest nuclear threats were "irresponsible" and its partial mobilization "a serious mistake", according to a German government statement.

The nearly one-hour telephone call was focused on preparations for the upcoming Group of Seven and Group of 20 meetings that will address Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the consequences, the statement said.

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