KYIV (Reuters) – Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he expects clear steps from Russia to de-escalate the conflict with Ukraine, adding that Germany and its Western allies were prepared for serious dialogue with Russia over European security. “We are ready for a serious dialogue with Russia on European security issues,” Scholz told a news conference after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Scholz announced new credit of 150 million euros ($170 million) from Germany to Ukraine and said the West was ready to impose “very far-reaching and effective sanctions” if Russia vi…