# Denmark Criticizes Finland Norway for Putin Call

> Denmark says Finland and Norway went solo in contacting Putin without EU coordination.
- Title: Denmark Criticizes Finland Norway for Putin Call · Dw
- Summary: Denmark says Finland and Norway went solo in contacting Putin without EU coordination. Denmark's Prime Minister criticized Finland and Norway for holding a…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Denmark's Prime Minister criticized Finland and Norway for holding a joint call with Putin without coordinating with other allies despite consulting Ukraine.