Peace efforts following the meeting of Finnish and Norwegian leaders with Putin
The 90-minute phone call between the leaders of Finland and Norway and Russian President Putin has created expectations for new momentum in the peace process in Ukraine. The Ukrainian administration stated that the meeting was coordinated and supports the search for diplomatic solutions.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that this contact was coordinated with Ukraine and could contribute to peace efforts.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated in Helsinki that the meeting in question could create new momentum for the peace process. Emphasizing that Ukraine wants to end the war, Sybiha expressed that they are ready for partial ceasefires and a complete cessation of hostilities. The Ukrainian side aims to facilitate a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin during this process and reports that they are prepared for a trilateral meeting planned to be held in the UAE next month.
The Kremlin, in its statement regarding the meeting, noted that Putin accused the EU and NATO of pursuing confrontational policies and reiterated that Russia's interests must be fully acknowledged.
Sources
- theguardian.com · Link