Stubb expressed this view during his speech at the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference, held in the Åland Islands, according to press agencies.

The president acknowledged that relations between the Baltic countries and Moscow are in a state of deep freeze in the current context.

He emphasized that any future understanding will be built on different foundations, as it is impossible to reverse the course of recent historical events.

European analysts believe the statement reflects a pragmatic realism that is gaining ground in certain capitals on the continent, despite the prevailing rhetoric.

They point to a growing recognition of the need for an eventual resumption of contact with Moscow, once a peace agreement is reached on the ground.

Stubb himself has reiterated on multiple occasions, including during a visit to London in April, that European nations must prepare for such a reengagement scenario.

Experts agree that Europe’s post-war security architecture will require channels of communication with Russia.

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