Details of Putin's conversation with President of Finland Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Stora: The leaders exchanged views on the issues of the Ukrainian settlement. The conversation was held at the initiative of Finland and Norway. The interlocutors welcomed the agreement on tripartite negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine, recalling its root causes. Issues of ensuring security and stability in the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe were raised. Putin informed his colleagues about the beginning of a humanitarian operation in Alsheki and the introduction of a temporary "regime of silence". The leaders of the three countries agreed to continue to have direct contacts by telephone.