Politico: There are deep divisions in Europe about Russia.
The news-analytical website "Paltico" wrote today that the phone call between the leaders of Finland and Norway, Alexander Stov and Jonas Gerstura, with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin revealed deep differences of opinion in the European Union.
This analysis reads: "They hoped that this dramatic and direct contact with Putin would show Europe's resolve. But the call created a major rift between the allies and revealed deeper divisions in Europe over how to build relations with Moscow at a critical moment in peace efforts.
Politico explained that the fallout from Staub and Storr's phone call with Putin continues to cast a shadow over Europe, and European governments are debating who should represent Europe in future negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; A negotiation that is not even invited.