European officials unhappy with solo talks with Putin Kiev and Brussels: Politico reports that phone calls between Finnish President Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Storr and Russian leader Putin have caused discontent among EU officials. One source stated that personal negotiations by European leaders are undermining the united position of the continents and hindering a common diplomatic approach. The situation highlights internal disagreements within the European Union over who should represent member states' interests in peace talks regarding Ukraine. Meanwhile, Slovak Prime Minister Pico welcomed the development, saying: "Comrades, it happened! Europe started talking to Putin. ".

European officials unhappy with solo talks with Putin Kiev and Brussels: Politico reports that phone calls between Finnish President Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Storr and Russian leader Putin have caused discontent among EU officials. One source stated that personal negotiations by European leaders are undermining the united position of the continents and hindering a common diplomatic approach. The situation highlights internal disagreements within the European Union over who should represent member states' interests in peace talks regarding Ukraine. Meanwhile, Slovak Prime Minister Pico welcomed the development, saying: "Comrades, it happened! Europe started talking to Putin. ".