Stubb and Støre Speak with Putin by Phone on Ending the War

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was stated in a announcement from the Finnish presidential administration.

During the call, they discussed Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.

The statement reads: "Finland and Norway border Russia. They are firm supporters of Ukraine. The aim of the phone call was to directly convey to President Putin messages about future negotiations that would help end the war. The conversation was linked to the upcoming meetings planned in Abu Dhabi".

According to the statement, Stubb and Støre spoke to Putin on behalf of their countries and not on behalf of Europe.