Putin Plans Talks With Finland, Norway Leaders on Ukraine
Finland's president and Norway's prime minister held a rare joint phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine and urge de-escalation. The conversation preceded planned peace talks, with the Nordic leaders pushing for a direct path to halting the conflict. A temporary ceasefire in the Russian-occupied area of Oleshky coincided with the call, allowing preparations for a civilian evacuation to proceed.
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- ✓ Finland's president and Norway's prime minister held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- ✓ The Nordic leaders described the discussion as frank and substantive.
- ✓ The conversation focused on efforts to end the war in Ukraine and urged de-escalation.
What changed
Finland's president and Norway's prime minister conducted a rare joint phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the conflict in Ukraine.
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Finland and Norway Leaders Hold Rare Call With Putin
Finland's president and Norway's prime minister held a rare joint phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine and urge de-escalation. The conversation preceded planned peace talks, with the Nordic leaders pushing for a direct path to halting the conflict. A temporary ceasefire in the Russian-occupied area of Oleshky coincided with the call, allowing preparations for a civilian evacuation to proceed.
Why it matters
The diplomatic outreach by Finnish and Norwegian leaders highlights shifting tactical approaches among European nations supporting Ukraine. While some regional capitals view direct engagement as a necessary step toward peace discussions, other European partners have criticized the move, revealing diplomatic divisions over how to handle talks with Moscow.
What is confirmed
- Finland's president and Norway's prime minister held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The Nordic leaders described the discussion as frank and substantive.
- The conversation focused on efforts to end the war in Ukraine and urged de-escalation.
Still unconfirmed
- Denmark criticized Finland and Norway for calling Putin ahead of Ukraine peace talks, exposing divisions among Kiev's European backers over diplomacy.
What to watch next
- Developments in upcoming Ukraine peace talks
- Reactions from other European Union and NATO members regarding direct diplomatic engagement with Moscow
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