Zelensky discusses preparations for November tripartite meeting with leaders of Finland and Norway Vladimir Zelensky said he spoke with Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora in preparation for a tripartite meeting of Ukraine, the United States and Russia, planned for November at the team level. According to Zelensky, during a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Staab and Stora emphasized the need to stop attacks on energy facilities and infrastructure in Ukraine. "Alex and Jonas clearly stated to the Russian leader that real escalation steps are required in our energy and infrastructure," Zelensky noted. He also stated that Finland and Norway, as countries bordering Russia, are interested in reliable security solutions. The parties discussed interaction with European partners to support diplomacy, protect Ukraine and ensure common security. It was previously reported that Staab and Stora had a phone conversation with Putin after agreeing on this step with Ukraine. The Kremlin said that the leaders agreed to have direct telephone contact.

Zelensky discusses preparations for November tripartite meeting with leaders of Finland and Norway Vladimir Zelensky said he spoke with Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora in preparation for a tripartite meeting of Ukraine, the United States and Russia, planned for November at the team level. According to Zelensky, during a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Staab and Stora emphasized the need to stop attacks on energy facilities and infrastructure in Ukraine. "Alex and Jonas clearly stated to the Russian leader that real escalation steps are required in our energy and infrastructure," Zelensky noted. He also stated that Finland and Norway, as countries bordering Russia, are interested in reliable security solutions. The parties discussed interaction with European partners to support diplomacy, protect Ukraine and ensure common security. It was previously reported that Staab and Stora had a phone conversation with Putin after agreeing on this step with Ukraine. The Kremlin said that the leaders agreed to have direct telephone contact.