Putin held a telephone conversation with the leaders of Finland and Norway, the office of Finnish President Alexander Staab reported. The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Storr, said that the conversation was about a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Stubb called the conversation "open and meaningful." "We are Russia's neighbors. Direct dialogue is needed to end the war," Staub was quoted as saying. It should be noted that the leaders of Finland and Norway spoke on behalf of their countries, and did not represent the position of Europe as a whole. The conversation took place at their initiative. The Kremlin confirmed the call and an official statement is being prepared.

Putin held a telephone conversation with the leaders of Finland and Norway, the office of Finnish President Alexander Staab reported. The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Storr, said that the conversation was about a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Stubb called the conversation "open and meaningful." "We are Russia's neighbors. Direct dialogue is needed to end the war," Staub was quoted as saying. It should be noted that the leaders of Finland and Norway spoke on behalf of their countries, and did not represent the position of Europe as a whole. The conversation took place at their initiative. The Kremlin confirmed the call and an official statement is being prepared.