The President of the Republic Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Storr spoke by phone with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin: the conversation was a continuation of the meeting that took place in Oslo on 20.10. Prior to the conversation, consultations were held with Ukraine. Staub and Stora initiated the call to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as diplomatic efforts to end the war and promote peace and stability in Europe. The purpose of the conversation was to directly convey Ukraine's messages to President Putin in preparation for future peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Staab and Stora participated in the conversation as the leaders of their countries and did not act as representatives of Europe. During the conversation, the leaders emphasized that Finland and Norway operate in a stable and predictable manner in the Baltic Sea and the northern regions. Staab and Stora also stressed that Finland and Norway will continue their long-term support for Ukraine. They stated that the war must end and negotiations must continue. "The conversation was direct and meaningful. We are Russia's neighbors. How the war ends will affect the security of Finland and Norway, and more broadly, all of Europe. Direct negotiations are necessary to end the war," President Staub said. "War causes enormous human suffering and costs. She will leave a mark on many generations. During the conversation, we emphasized the importance of escalation," Prime Minister Storr said.

The President of the Republic Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Storr spoke by phone with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin: the conversation was a continuation of the meeting that took place in Oslo on 20.10. Prior to the conversation, consultations were held with Ukraine. Staub and Stora initiated the call to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as diplomatic efforts to end the war and promote peace and stability in Europe. The purpose of the conversation was to directly convey Ukraine's messages to President Putin in preparation for future peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Staab and Stora participated in the conversation as the leaders of their countries and did not act as representatives of Europe. During the conversation, the leaders emphasized that Finland and Norway operate in a stable and predictable manner in the Baltic Sea and the northern regions. Staab and Stora also stressed that Finland and Norway will continue their long-term support for Ukraine. They stated that the war must end and negotiations must continue. "The conversation was direct and meaningful. We are Russia's neighbors. How the war ends will affect the security of Finland and Norway, and more broadly, all of Europe. Direct negotiations are necessary to end the war," President Staub said. "War causes enormous human suffering and costs. She will leave a mark on many generations. During the conversation, we emphasized the importance of escalation," Prime Minister Storr said.