Putin told Stov and Stora his vision of the "root causes" of the war in Ukraine and the current situation, the Kremlin reports. The leaders discussed the settlement issues. The President of the Russian Federation stated that long-term peace is only possible considering the interests of the Russian Federation, and also "pointed to the confrontational policy of NATO and the European Union countries, which prolongs the conflict". Putin spoke about the humanitarian operation in the Olshek region, where a ceasefire began today. The Kremlin also notes that Stov and Stora initiated the conversation. They have already confirmed it. "Medina" website X/Twitter | Send news/photo/video | Advertising on the | channel help.