https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/denmark-criticizes-finnish-and-norwegian-call-with-putinContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/denmark-criticizes-finnish-and-norwegian-call-with-putinhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/denmark-criticizes-finnish-and-norwegian-call-with-putin#u164826Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:13:32 +0000Denmark has criticized Finland and Norway for holding a joint phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting divisions among European leaders over engagement with Moscow. The call was made ahead of planned US-led peace talks on Ukraine. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed disapproval, suggesting the call was not coordinated with all allies.Why it mattersThe phone call between Finnish and Norwegian leaders with Putin has exposed rifts in European approaches to diplomacy with Russia, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. European leaders ar