Leaders of Finland and Norway spoke with Putin. "We are neighbors"

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store spoke with Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war and upcoming peace negotiations. They emphasized their actions were coordinated with Kyiv and highlighted the importance of direct diplomacy for European security. After the call, they contacted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who confirmed their discussions and thanked them for their support. The talks also addressed preparations for a tripartite meeting in Abu Dhabi involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia, aimed at de-escalating the conflict and achieving peace.