Prime Minister of Norway: The conversation with Putin lasted an hour and a half, was "professional" and touched on "important issues" Jonas Gahr Ster told NRK. "It was a 90-minute conversation. She was informative and raised important issues. The conversation took place in a professional manner. There remain great differences in our positions," he noted. At the same time, according to Seter, initially 20 minutes were allotted for the meeting. The conversation took place in agreement with Ukraine. The conversation was initiated by the President of Finland, Alexander Staab and Vester himself. "We support Ukraine and defend its right to self-defense. We also emphasize that it is necessary to find a diplomatic way to end this war on a long-term and fair basis," the Norwegian Prime Minister added. Earlier, Stubb and Wester spoke with Putin on the phone. Staub called the conversation "direct and to the point." The Kremlin said that during the phone call, Putin "gave an assessment of the current situation in the conflict zone," recalling what he considers the "root causes" of the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky added that Stubb and Wester "clearly told" Putin that real escalating measures were required regarding Ukrainian energy and infrastructure.