Statement from the Norwegian Prime Minister's Office regarding the conversation between Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora with Russian President Vladimir Putin: This phone call was a follow-up to the meeting in Oslo on October 20 and was conducted in agreement with Ukraine. Staub and Stora initiated a phone call to discuss Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to end the war and promote peace and stability in Europe. Finland and Norway border Russia. They are passionate supporters of Ukraine. The purpose of the call was to convey direct messages to President Putin regarding future negotiations aimed at ending the war. The conversation was related to the upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi. Staab and Stora participated in the call as the leaders of their countries and did not speak on behalf of Europe as a whole. Norway and Finland have always contributed to peace and security in our region. The two countries share an interest in stability and predictability in the Baltic Sea and the high northern region. This was emphasized during the phone call. Staab and Stora emphasized that Finland and Norway will continue to support Ukraine. They also emphasized that the war must end and resume negotiations. "The discussion was open and meaningful. We are neighboring countries to Russia. The results of this war will have a direct impact on our security and the security of Europe as a whole. Direct negotiations are necessary to end the war," President Staub said. "War entails huge human and material losses. The suffering and destruction will affect entire generations. During the phone call we emphasized the importance of escalation," Prime Minister Stora said.

Statement from the Norwegian Prime Minister's Office regarding the conversation between Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora with Russian President Vladimir Putin: This phone call was a follow-up to the meeting in Oslo on October 20 and was conducted in agreement with Ukraine. Staub and Stora initiated a phone call to discuss Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to end the war and promote peace and stability in Europe. Finland and Norway border Russia. They are passionate supporters of Ukraine. The purpose of the call was to convey direct messages to President Putin regarding future negotiations aimed at ending the war. The conversation was related to the upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi. Staab and Stora participated in the call as the leaders of their countries and did not speak on behalf of Europe as a whole. Norway and Finland have always contributed to peace and security in our region. The two countries share an interest in stability and predictability in the Baltic Sea and the high northern region. This was emphasized during the phone call. Staab and Stora emphasized that Finland and Norway will continue to support Ukraine. They also emphasized that the war must end and resume negotiations. "The discussion was open and meaningful. We are neighboring countries to Russia. The results of this war will have a direct impact on our security and the security of Europe as a whole. Direct negotiations are necessary to end the war," President Staub said. "War entails huge human and material losses. The suffering and destruction will affect entire generations. During the phone call we emphasized the importance of escalation," Prime Minister Stora said.