https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-leaders-split-over-phone-call-to-putinContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-leaders-split-over-phone-call-to-putinhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-leaders-split-over-phone-call-to-putin#u164737Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:05:15 +0000Norway's prime minister and Finland's president held a rare phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The call was described as 'frank and substantive'. European leaders are split over the decision to engage with Putin, with some supporting the move and others opposing it. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy backed the talks.Why it mattersThe war in Ukraine has been ongoing for several months, with Russia launching a large-scale invasion. European leaders have been grappling with how to respond to the crisis, including the us