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Finland and Norway leaders hold rare call with Putin

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Day 2 · Politics · Helsinki, Finland

Finland and Norway leaders hold rare call with Putin

Finnish President Stubb and Norway's leader spoke to Putin. Stubb said ending the Ukraine war will not be achieved through silence.

Why it matters: It is a rare Western channel to Moscow as peace talks are discussed.

Sources: BBC News · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Day 1 · Politics · Helsinki, Finland

Finnish and Norwegian leaders hold rare call with Putin

Finland's president Alexander Stubb and Norway's prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Vladimir Putin. Stubb said ending the war needs direct talks. Some European partners reacted with skepticism because the call was not coordinated with them.

Why it matters: It is the first call between Putin and an allied European leader since July 2025.

Sources: BBC News, The Hindu, The Guardian · See it on the globe

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