Yale's special correspondent for NATO, Maria Stenros, states that therefore the relations between the countries are no longer in a completely frozen state. She notes that the call is also a signal that Finland and Norway no longer see US President Donald Trump's peace efforts as sufficient and want to conduct direct negotiations with the Russian Federation. Strauss's conclusion is indirectly confirmed by President Staub himself. - At this point, peace will not be achieved through quiet negotiations, but direct discussions are needed to end the war. This is the interest of Finland," the head of state commented on his diplomatic efforts.