Today, Europe resumed direct negotiations with Russia. The president of Finland and the prime minister of Norway have already had a telephone conversation with Putin, according to the office of the Finnish leader. The office of the President of Finland stated that the conversation was substantive and honest. Staab also emphasized that direct dialogue with Russia is needed to end the Ukrainian conflict.

Today, Europe resumed direct negotiations with Russia. The president of Finland and the prime minister of Norway have already had a telephone conversation with Putin, according to the office of the Finnish leader. The office of the President of Finland stated that the conversation was substantive and honest. Staab also emphasized that direct dialogue with Russia is needed to end the Ukrainian conflict.