Staab and Stora had a phone conversation with Putin. The office of the President of Finland called the conversation meaningful and sincere. The initiative came from Stub and Stora themselves, the conversation was coordinated with Ukraine. According to the Norwegian government, the leaders called for an end to the conflict and the resumption of negotiations, and also said that they would continue to support Ukraine. This is the first direct contact between European leaders and Putin since July last year.

Staab and Stora had a phone conversation with Putin. The office of the President of Finland called the conversation meaningful and sincere. The initiative came from Stub and Stora themselves, the conversation was coordinated with Ukraine. According to the Norwegian government, the leaders called for an end to the conflict and the resumption of negotiations, and also said that they would continue to support Ukraine. This is the first direct contact between European leaders and Putin since July last year.