Putin had a phone call with the leaders of Finland and Norway. main. Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora at their request. Ukraine Discussed - The leaders exchanged views taking into account Staub and Stora's negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Zelensky in Oslo on October 20 and Putin's meeting with Witkoff in St. Petersburg on October 21. What the Kremlin said The parties welcomed the agreement to resume the tripartite negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November. Putin emphasized that a just and long-term peace in Ukraine is only possible "with full and unconditional consideration of the legitimate interests of the Russian Federation." He pointed out that the confrontation policy of the European Union and NATO countries leads to the prolongation of the conflict. Security and stability in the Baltic region and Northern Europe were also discussed. Stubb and Stora "in this context confirmed the importance of respecting international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation". Putin also told the Europeans about the start of a humanitarian operation in the Alyoshak district of the Kherson region. The leaders agreed to continue having direct contacts by telephone. What is being said in Europe The leaders of Finland and Norway issued identical statements following their conversation with Putin. They especially emphasized that they were speaking on behalf of their countries, and not all of Europe. Stubb, in a statement after the call, emphasized the need for "direct discussions." He called the conversation "open and meaningful." The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway also told Putin of their intention to continue supporting Kiev. After speaking with Putin, they called Zelensky to tell him about the results of the conversation. He said Stov and Stora "clearly told" the Russian leader about the need to de-escalate over Ukrainian energy and infrastructure.

Putin had a phone call with the leaders of Finland and Norway. main. Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Finnish President Alexander Staab and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora at their request. Ukraine Discussed - The leaders exchanged views taking into account Staub and Stora's negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Zelensky in Oslo on October 20 and Putin's meeting with Witkoff in St. Petersburg on October 21. What the Kremlin said The parties welcomed the agreement to resume the tripartite negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November. Putin emphasized that a just and long-term peace in Ukraine is only possible "with full and unconditional consideration of the legitimate interests of the Russian Federation." He pointed out that the confrontation policy of the European Union and NATO countries leads to the prolongation of the conflict. Security and stability in the Baltic region and Northern Europe were also discussed. Stubb and Stora "in this context confirmed the importance of respecting international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation". Putin also told the Europeans about the start of a humanitarian operation in the Alyoshak district of the Kherson region. The leaders agreed to continue having direct contacts by telephone. What is being said in Europe The leaders of Finland and Norway issued identical statements following their conversation with Putin. They especially emphasized that they were speaking on behalf of their countries, and not all of Europe. Stubb, in a statement after the call, emphasized the need for "direct discussions." He called the conversation "open and meaningful." The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway also told Putin of their intention to continue supporting Kiev. After speaking with Putin, they called Zelensky to tell him about the results of the conversation. He said Stov and Stora "clearly told" the Russian leader about the need to de-escalate over Ukrainian energy and infrastructure.