Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a joint call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of international efforts to secure an end to the war in Ukraine. The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions.” The two leaders — who are firm allies of Ukraine — were not speaking as official representatives of Europe as a whole.
The call was held in consultation with Ukraine. Støre said the European leaders stressed the importance of de-escalation in the call with Putin. The suffering and destruction will impact generations,” he added.
Their conversation comes at a highly sensitive moment as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for a peace deal. Talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine are planned to take place in Abu Dhabi next month.
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