The president of Finland and Norway's prime minister held a phone call with Putin.

The president of Finland and Norway's prime minister held a phone call with Putin.

“Finland and Norway border Russia and firmly support Ukraine. The purpose of the conversation was to convey directly to Putin messages concerning future negotiations that could help bring the war to an end. The conversation was connected to upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi.”

They also supported holding negotiations:

“The conversation was frank and substantive. We are countries neighboring Russia. The outcome of this war will directly affect the security of our countries and Europe as a whole. Direct negotiations are necessary to end the war,” President Stubb said.