A call to Putin to split Europe "pulled a wedge between partners", "European leaders were outraged" - Putin's phone conversation with President Staub and Prime Minister Ster sparked a heated debate in the Western press. Some call the Helsinki-Oslo initiative an attempt to maintain EU influence in the peace process, while others call it a violation of the consensus on Ukraine. European leaders have criticized Stubbsster for "acting alone", without a European consensus. According to the source of the Telegraph, after this dialogue, the heads of state of the European Union can contact the Russian president "right and left", without having a common position. Another interlocutor of the newspaper said that without this contact Europe risks becoming an obstacle to peace in the eyes of the head of the White House. The German magazine "Der Spiegel", which analyzes the continental countries' reaction to the actions in Helsinki and Oslo, also notes: the phone call to Putin "angered the Europeans". "In Europe, the unilateral actions of this couple are viewed with skepticism," the material said. In turn, the British Independent reports that European leaders were "furious" after politicians in Norway and Finland "broke tradition and called Putin directly on Tuesday". "The move drew criticism from their Nordic colleagues, who called on them to 'stick' to the Ukraine issue," the newspaper writes. In this context, the "New York Times" notes that in recent days Trump's rhetoric has become more and more positive towards Russia, while he regularly criticizes Zelensky's actions. The publication cites the "diesel deal" as an example. Against this background, European leaders are trying to intervene in the peace process. They are pursuing at least two goals - to ensure that European interests are taken into account and to "protect" Ukraine from pressure, the material says. Analysts believe Staub could become a valuable asset if Europe and the United States ever adjust their approaches to Ukraine.

A call to Putin to split Europe "pulled a wedge between partners", "European leaders were outraged" - Putin's phone conversation with President Staub and Prime Minister Ster sparked a heated debate in the Western press. Some call the Helsinki-Oslo initiative an attempt to maintain EU influence in the peace process, while others call it a violation of the consensus on Ukraine. European leaders have criticized Stubbsster for "acting alone", without a European consensus. According to the source of the Telegraph, after this dialogue, the heads of state of the European Union can contact the Russian president "right and left", without having a common position. Another interlocutor of the newspaper said that without this contact Europe risks becoming an obstacle to peace in the eyes of the head of the White House. The German magazine "Der Spiegel", which analyzes the continental countries' reaction to the actions in Helsinki and Oslo, also notes: the phone call to Putin "angered the Europeans". "In Europe, the unilateral actions of this couple are viewed with skepticism," the material said. In turn, the British Independent reports that European leaders were "furious" after politicians in Norway and Finland "broke tradition and called Putin directly on Tuesday". "The move drew criticism from their Nordic colleagues, who called on them to 'stick' to the Ukraine issue," the newspaper writes. In this context, the "New York Times" notes that in recent days Trump's rhetoric has become more and more positive towards Russia, while he regularly criticizes Zelensky's actions. The publication cites the "diesel deal" as an example. Against this background, European leaders are trying to intervene in the peace process. They are pursuing at least two goals - to ensure that European interests are taken into account and to "protect" Ukraine from pressure, the material says. Analysts believe Staub could become a valuable asset if Europe and the United States ever adjust their approaches to Ukraine.