Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, during a conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, has discussed issues regarding long-term peace in Ukraine and security in Northern Europe.
Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti , citing Kremlin reports
Details: The report indicates that Putin recalled the "root causes" of the war against Ukraine.
"It was emphasised that achieving a just long-term peace is possible only on condition that Russia's legitimate interests are fully taken into account," the statement reads.
Furthermore, the leaders discussed "ensuring security and stability in the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe regions".
It is noted that the interlocutors agreed to continue maintaining direct contact by telephone.
Background: On Tuesday 27 October, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at their own initiative. Prior to this, Stubb and Støre held consultations with Ukraine and following the call with Putin, they spoke with Zelenskyy . Stubb and Støre initiated the conversation themselves to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine, as well as diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war and promoting peace and stability in Europe.
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