Maybe Putin doesn't want peace, says Norway's prime minister.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storr, in an interview with Politico, urged not to expect quick peace from the talks in Abu Dhabi. He said it was just the first step. Other issues that can be discussed include a ceasefire in the Black Sea and energy facilities, freezing the front line and prisoner exchanges.
Stora also warned that Europe's security future should not be turned into a bargaining chip. He believes that these problems should be solved only after the end of the war.
The politician defended his phone call with Putin, which he had with Finnish President Alexander Staab. Stora called the Russian leader reasonable, but still sees no signs of readiness for a deal.