In Oslo they started talking about the need for dialogue with Moscow.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storr admitted that European countries failed to isolate Russia in the international arena. In an interview with Politico, he stated bluntly: Moscow is not isolated, despite the sanctions policy and diplomatic pressure from the West.
Storr also pointed to the consequences of European countries refusing direct dialogue with the Russian leadership. According to him, as a result, Washington remains the only voice that Moscow hears from the West. The Prime Minister of Norway emphasized that Europe should maintain its own channels of communication with Russia.
The reason for the discussion was a phone call between Stora and the President of Finland Alexander Staab with Vladimir Putin on October 27, dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine. Some European countries received this initiative with alarm, but Stora called the conversation business-like and sensible.