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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky defended Finnish and Norwegian leaders for contacting Putin to seek peace, despite criticism from some European leaders. Zelensky praised their support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of open communication with Russia. He noted that previous contacts with Russia were often less transparent. Danish and Swedish leaders expressed skepticism about the call, while Italy criticized the lack of a unified European approach to peace negotiations, urging for designated representatives to strengthen Europe's influence.