Zelenskyy defends leaders of Finland and Norway over Putin talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended the decision of Finland's president and Norway's prime minister to hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call was made to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy praised the two Nordic leaders for their transparent diplomacy, saying he had a 'positive' view of them.
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- ✓ Norway's prime minister and Finland's president held a phone call with Putin.
- ✓ The call was made to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
- ✓ Zelenskyy praised the two Nordic leaders for their transparent diplomacy.
- ✓ Some European leaders have criticized the decision to engage with Putin without coordination.
What changed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly expressed support for the Finland and Norway leaders' decision to hold a phone call with Vladimir Putin.
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Zelenskyy defends Finland, Norway leaders' call with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended the decision of Finland's president and Norway's prime minister to hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call was made to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy praised the two Nordic leaders for their transparent diplomacy, saying he had a 'positive' view of them.
Why it matters
The call between the Nordic leaders and Putin has sparked debate among European leaders, with some criticizing the decision to engage with the Russian president without coordinating with allies. The move has highlighted divisions within Europe over how to approach Russia and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy's comments come as Ukraine continues to face Russian aggression.
What is confirmed
- Norway's prime minister and Finland's president held a phone call with Putin.
- The call was made to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy praised the two Nordic leaders for their transparent diplomacy.
- Some European leaders have criticized the decision to engage with Putin without coordination.
Still unconfirmed
- Denmark's Frederiksen criticized Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies.
What to watch next
- Reactions from other European leaders to Zelenskyy's comments
- Further developments in Ukraine peace talks
- Potential impact on European unity and approach to Russia
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