​Pragmatic or pointless? Europe’s rift over whether to pick up the phone to Putin

The leaders of Finland and Norway recently held a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sparking a rift among Nordic countries. This move has raised questions about whether direct communication with Moscow is pragmatic or pointless, particularly in the absence of a unified European representative. The Nordic countries usually maintain a united stance on foreign policy issues, especially regarding Russia. The disagreement over the phone call highlights the complexities of navigating international relations and the challenges of coordinating a unified European response to…

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European leaders are trying to establish communication channels with Putin, but the lack of a unified approach may hinder progress. The absence of a single European representative negotiating directly with Moscow could lead to conflicting messages and

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