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Denmark Criticizes Finland Norway for Putin Call
Denmark says Finland and Norway went solo in contacting Putin without EU coordination.
In brief
Denmark says Finland and Norway went solo in contacting Putin without EU coordination. Denmark's Prime Minister criticized Finland and Norway for holding a joint call with Putin without coordinating with other allies despite consulting Ukraine. Originally reported by Dw.
Denmark Criticizes Finland Norway
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized Finland and Norway for holding a joint phone call with Putin without EU coordination.
Why Denmark Criticized
Frederiksen said Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store went 'solo' without coordinating with other allies.
Ukraine Consulted
Stubb and Store said they consulted Ukraine before initiating the call with Putin.
What Leaders Discussed
Stubb described the conversation as 'frank and substantive' with Putin, emphasizing de-escalation and the war's impact on generations.
The short version
Denmark's Prime Minister criticized Finland and Norway for holding a joint call with Putin without coordinating with other allies despite consulting Ukraine.
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