# Russian diplomat explains EU’s strong reaction to Stubb and Store’s call to Moscow

https://mins.news/en/item/127777

- TASS, 2026-11-03 20:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2212737

> Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said EU policies seek to prolong the Ukraine conflict and thwart prospects for a peaceful settlement. He said the call to Moscow by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store ran counter to that logic, prompting a strong reaction within the EU.