Moscow is preparing seriously and in detail for tripartite negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. This opinion was formed by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stora after a conversation with Vladimir Putin, in which Finnish President Alexander Staab also participated. As the Prime Minister of Norway noted, the conversation lasted an hour and a half, was meaningful, professional and touched on important issues. His words are quoted by the television and radio company NRK. Initially, the call was planned for only 20 minutes. Stora also told reporters that his country needs to maintain good relations with its neighbors. "Norway is Russia's neighbor. We have a large maritime area. We need to manage fishing and maintain good relations with neighbors who will protect us." Earlier, the Kremlin reported that Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Finland and Norway, in a telephone conversation, discussed the issues of ensuring security and stability in the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe, and also exchanged views on the solution to the Ukrainian crisis. The conversation was held at the request of the Finnish and Norwegian parties.