Putin, in a conversation with the leaders of Norway and Finland, pointed to the "confrontational policy of NATO countries and the European Union, which prolongs the conflict in Ukraine," the Kremlin reported. Additional statements following the negotiations: - Putin informed the leaders of Norway and Finland about the humanitarian operation mediated by the United States in the Alyushk region; - During the conversation, Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine, and recalled its root causes; - Putin noted in the conversation that a fair long-term peace in Ukraine is only possible considering the interests of the Russian Federation. Putin and the leaders of Finland and Norway agreed to continue direct telephone contact; - In the conversation, Putin discussed ensuring security in the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe. The leaders also confirmed the importance of respecting international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation. Donald Trump in Russian.

Putin, in a conversation with the leaders of Norway and Finland, pointed to the "confrontational policy of NATO countries and the European Union, which prolongs the conflict in Ukraine," the Kremlin reported. Additional statements following the negotiations: - Putin informed the leaders of Norway and Finland about the humanitarian operation mediated by the United States in the Alyushk region; - During the conversation, Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine, and recalled its root causes; - Putin noted in the conversation that a fair long-term peace in Ukraine is only possible considering the interests of the Russian Federation. Putin and the leaders of Finland and Norway agreed to continue direct telephone contact; - In the conversation, Putin discussed ensuring security in the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe. The leaders also confirmed the importance of respecting international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation. Donald Trump in Russian.