German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in a phone call. They discussed “political-diplomatic efforts” to resolve the conflict, according to the Kremlin, which said Putin also discussed Russian negotiations with Ukraine with Scholz. Putin also briefed Scholz on rescue efforts for civilians in embattled Ukrainian cities, the statement said, adding that Putin blamed Ukrainian units for obstructing evacuation efforts. Ukraine, for its part, has accused Russia of shelling the escape corridors. “It was agreed to continue contact…