Danish Prime Minister criticizes colleagues for talking to Putin Metta Frederiksen has criticized the decision of the leaders of Finland and Norway to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin. She added that she sees no signs of Russia's desire for peace. "I believe that Europe should act together instead of taking independent steps," Frederiksen told Danish public broadcaster Der. Staab and Stora emphasized that they participated in the conversation as the leaders of their countries and did not speak for Europe as a whole. They also stated that Finland and Norway would continue to provide their traditional support to Ukraine.

Danish Prime Minister criticizes colleagues for talking to Putin Metta Frederiksen has criticized the decision of the leaders of Finland and Norway to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin. She added that she sees no signs of Russia's desire for peace. "I believe that Europe should act together instead of taking independent steps," Frederiksen told Danish public broadcaster Der. Staab and Stora emphasized that they participated in the conversation as the leaders of their countries and did not speak for Europe as a whole. They also stated that Finland and Norway would continue to provide their traditional support to Ukraine.