Vladimir Putin told the leaders of Finland and Norway that he will not compromise on the issue of control over the Donbass, Reuters reported, citing a source close to the Kremlin. According to him, in a telephone conversation with the President of Finland Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gaher Ster, the Russian leader said that he does not intend to give up the goal of taking control of the entire Donbass. European leaders responded by declaring the need to achieve a "just" world.