https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-plans-talks-with-finland-norway-leaders-on-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-plans-talks-with-finland-norway-leaders-on-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-plans-talks-with-finland-norway-leaders-on-ukraine#u163287Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:51:00 +0000Finland'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 mattersThe diplomatic outreach by Finnish and Norwegian leaders highlights shifting tactical approaches among European nations supp