The dialogue between Finland and Norway with Russia caused irritation in Europe European politicians reacted negatively to the initiative of the President of Finland Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stora to hold a telephone conversation with the leader of Russia Vladimir Putin, since it was not agreed with Brussels. This was reported by the European publication Politico. An unofficial source in Europe told the publication that such separate negotiations violate the bloc's "one voice". He added that constantly changing formats could weaken Europe's influence and expose the EU's inability to agree on who should represent their interests.

The dialogue between Finland and Norway with Russia caused irritation in Europe European politicians reacted negatively to the initiative of the President of Finland Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stora to hold a telephone conversation with the leader of Russia Vladimir Putin, since it was not agreed with Brussels. This was reported by the European publication Politico. An unofficial source in Europe told the publication that such separate negotiations violate the bloc's "one voice". He added that constantly changing formats could weaken Europe's influence and expose the EU's inability to agree on who should represent their interests.