The order of the day: talk with Russia -. A peace activist comments on this.
In their hour and a half phone call with Vladimir Putin, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storr and Finnish President Alexander Staab broke an impasse. They want to do it again despite the criticism. Putin can listen, says Staub. He was sharp, analytical, well prepared and calm.
"Direct talks with Putin strengthen Europe's role in negotiations in Ukraine and are part of the security strategy. Rainer Braun of the International Peace Bureau (IPB) refers to this in the satellite interview.