The President of Finland called the phone call with Vladimir Putin frank and meaningful, and emphasized that direct negotiations are needed to end the war, Reuters reports. The reason for the call by the leader of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stora was the preparations for the tripartite summit of Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. "We are Russia's neighbors. The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our security and the security of Europe as a whole. Direct negotiations are necessary to end the war." The politicians stated that they spoke with Putin only on behalf of their countries, and not all of Europe, and confirmed their continued support for Kiev. However, these calls have already caused a diplomatic split in northern Europe - Danish Prime Minister Matt Frederiksen sharply criticized her colleagues for separate actions, saying: "Europe must stick together, not act alone." news. up to a maximum.