Finland’s Stubb and Norway PM call Putin in break with previous European stance

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre initiated a direct call with Vladimir Putin to support diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The leaders clarified they did not speak for others. However, Denmark and Estonia expressed skepticism over this communication. Estonian Foreign Affairs Minister Margus Tsahkna stated on X that only increased pressure on Russia will ensure peace negotiations are taken seriously, highlighting a shift in European diplomatic strategies.