“I would assess that if not in the next few weeks, then within the next two months, it is worth establishing some contact. At some point, these contacts need to be opened, both at the pan-European level and at the bilateral level,” said the Finnish leader. In response to questions from children, Stubb stated that he loves Russians, although he does not like what Russia is “currently doing.” “I appreciate Russians, Russian culture, and even history, but I cannot approve of the actions of the current leadership of Russia,” he noted. The European Union considers Stubb as a potential representative in direct negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, Helsingin Sanomat reported, citing sources.
