The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway called Putin. The negotiations took place in agreement with Ukraine, the Office of the Finnish President reported. The main goal is to convey directly to Putin the position of the two countries regarding the end of the war and future negotiations for peace. The conversation is also related to the upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi. "The conversation was frank and meaningful. We are Russia's neighbors. The outcome of this war will directly affect our security and the security of all of Europe. Direct dialogue is necessary to end the war," Staub said. The leaders of Finland and Norway emphasized that they would continue to support Ukraine and called for the renewal of negotiations. At the same time, Staab and Stora made it clear that they were speaking on behalf of their countries, and not all of Europe.

The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway called Putin. The negotiations took place in agreement with Ukraine, the Office of the Finnish President reported. The main goal is to convey directly to Putin the position of the two countries regarding the end of the war and future negotiations for peace. The conversation is also related to the upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi. "The conversation was frank and meaningful. We are Russia's neighbors. The outcome of this war will directly affect our security and the security of all of Europe. Direct dialogue is necessary to end the war," Staub said. The leaders of Finland and Norway emphasized that they would continue to support Ukraine and called for the renewal of negotiations. At the same time, Staab and Stora made it clear that they were speaking on behalf of their countries, and not all of Europe.