https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/denmark-s-frederiksen-criticizes-finland-and-norway-for-calling-putin-without-coordinating-with-alliesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/denmark-s-frederiksen-criticizes-finland-and-norway-for-calling-putin-without-coordinating-with-allieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/denmark-s-frederiksen-criticizes-finland-and-norway-for-calling-putin-without-coordinating-with-allies#u165631Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:10:50 +0000Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has criticized the leaders of Finland and Norway for holding a direct phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine without coordinating with European allies. Frederiksen warned that Europe must stay united rather than pursuing solo diplomacy ahead of planned US-led peace talks. The rare 90-minute discussion sparked a regional rift, although Ukrainian leadership defended the Finnish and Norwegian outreach, noting prior consultation.Why it mattersThe unauthorized diplomatic outreach exposes deeper divisions within E