Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Finland and Norway discussed issues related to security and stability in the Baltic Sea region and northern Europe during a telephone conversation, the Kremlin reported. Stubb and Stora reaffirmed the importance of compliance with international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation. Key details of the talks: The talk was held at the request of the Finnish and Norwegian sides. The leaders exchanged views on the solution to the Ukrainian crisis, taking into account Putin's talks with the US President's special envoy Whitcroft in St. Petersburg on October 21 and Stubbs Storrs' talks with Whitcroft and Zelensky in Oslo. The parties welcomed the agreement to resume the tripartite talks between Russia, Ukraine and the USA in Abu Dhabi. Vladimir Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine and recalled his roots. The Russian President stressed that achieving long-term peace is possible only if the interests of the Russian Federation are fully and unconditionally taken into account. Putin drew attention to the confrontational policy of the European Union and NATO, which is leading to a protracted conflict. The President of Russia informed Stov Vastura about the launch of a humanitarian operation in the Alsheki region. The leaders of the three countries agreed to continue to maintain direct contact by telephone.

Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Finland and Norway discussed issues related to security and stability in the Baltic Sea region and northern Europe during a telephone conversation, the Kremlin reported. Stubb and Stora reaffirmed the importance of compliance with international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation. Key details of the talks: The talk was held at the request of the Finnish and Norwegian sides. The leaders exchanged views on the solution to the Ukrainian crisis, taking into account Putin's talks with the US President's special envoy Whitcroft in St. Petersburg on October 21 and Stubbs Storrs' talks with Whitcroft and Zelensky in Oslo. The parties welcomed the agreement to resume the tripartite talks between Russia, Ukraine and the USA in Abu Dhabi. Vladimir Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine and recalled his roots. The Russian President stressed that achieving long-term peace is possible only if the interests of the Russian Federation are fully and unconditionally taken into account. Putin drew attention to the confrontational policy of the European Union and NATO, which is leading to a protracted conflict. The President of Russia informed Stov Vastura about the launch of a humanitarian operation in the Alsheki region. The leaders of the three countries agreed to continue to maintain direct contact by telephone.