Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storr had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, the Finnish leader's office reported. The conversation was concluded with Ukraine and concerned the upcoming negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The parties discussed de-escalation of the conflict, as well as stability in the Baltic Sea and the Far North. Staab said that direct dialogue with Russia is needed to end the conflict. After the conversation, the leaders called Vladimir Zelensky. Russian President Dmitry Peskov's press secretary confirmed the call.