Stubb and Stu secretly discussed calling Putin for months.
Politico writes that Stov and Stora decided that they could not allow only the American side to have a direct dialogue with Russia.
"They hoped that such a dramatic and direct contact with the Russian leader would demonstrate European determination."
, Politico writes, noting that the result was different.
According to the publication, Stubb and Wester worked on the idea privately for several months.