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Norwegian prime minister said that the conversation with Putin is not a split in Europe, but “the protection of European interests”
According to Jonas Gahr Støre, allies and partners were informed in advance about the conversation with the Kremlin moth. He called the discussion “professional” and rejected criticism about a split in Europe:
“In four years the EU still hasn’t had a single message, a single approach. We did not speak on behalf of anyone but ourselves. Norway borders Russia, we have an extensive maritime zone, and we must maintain healthy and good neighborly relations that will ensure our security. Finland has a border of 1300 kilometers, so maintaining political contacts in that direction does not mean a split. This is the protection of our interests,” Støre told reporters on Tuesday, writes the Norwegian newspaper VG.
Earlier the prime ministers of Denmark and Sweden criticized the conversation. The Danish prime minister said the meeting was not coordinated with other leaders, and the Swedish prime minister questioned the usefulness of such talks and warned of the risk of dividing the European community.
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