Finnish Norwegians Leaders Talk Putin Ukraine War

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1. 27 Oct

   Finland's President and Norway's Prime Minister held a "frank and substantive" discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the Nordic leaders said.

   3 outlets · The Hindu
2. 28 Oct

   Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday's call had offered nothing new on the Ukraine conflict, which he said was likely to escalate, and that European countries were simply seeking a role in the negotiation process.

   2 outlets · The Independent
3. 29 Oct

   'First of all, we are ready, but we don't want any war with Europe,' Putin declared at a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit on Thursday.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 9 articles

• 29 Oct Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winnersOn October 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a press conference that Moscow supports efforts to improve relations with European countries and warned against the possibility of war, saying it would produce no winners. Following phone calls with leaders from Norway and Finland, Putin acknowledged Russia's readiness for potential conflict while emphasizing its preference for maintaining peaceful ties…The Straits Times
• 29 Oct Putin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threatVladimir Putin stated during a phone call with leaders from Norway and Finland that Russia is prepared for war with Europe, although it prefers to avoid conflict. He warned about the potential consequences of escalating tensions and used the Strait of Hormuz as an example of a strategically critical waterway where conflicts can arise, suggesting Russia wants to prevent similar situations in the Baltic Sea region.The Independent
• 29 Oct Putin warns the West he is 'prepared for war' and if 'things go too far, there will be no winners'Vladimir Putin warned during a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit that he is prepared for war with NATO if tensions continue to escalate, stating there would be “no winners” in such a conflict. Western intelligence sources express concern over increasing Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage operations across Europe, including drone incursions and cyber activities, which could potentially lead to…Daily Mail
• 29 Oct Finnish diplomat on Putin's rare phone call with leaders of Finland, Norway over Ukraine warRussian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with the leaders of Finland and Norway to discuss the war in Ukraine, an uncommon occurrence for such diplomatic exchanges. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen provided insights into this conversation, which focused on the conflict and its implications for regional stability.CBS News
• 29 Oct ​Pragmatic or pointless? Europe’s rift over whether to pick up the phone to PutinLeaders of Finland and Norway recently held a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, an unusual high-level conversation between Ukraine’s European allies and Russia. This move drew criticism from Denmark and Sweden, who were not informed in advance and expressed skepticism about the initiative's effectiveness. The incident highlights growing divisions among European countries over how to engage…The Guardian
• 28 Oct Finnish and Norwegian leaders reach out to Russia's presidentFinnish and Norwegian leaders recently spoke with Russia's president in a 90-minute phone call, causing mixed reactions across Europe. While many view this as an effort to isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, others see it as a way to influence peace negotiations and leverage European influence over sanctions and economic issues related to Russia.Semafor
• 28 Oct Norway's premier says call with Putin was effort to present European viewsNorway's prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre defended a recent call he made with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finland’s president, stating that its purpose was to convey European perspectives directly to Putin. The 90-minute phone conversation on Tuesday broke Western Europe’s usual practice of avoiding direct contact with the Kremlin and faced criticism from some allies like Denmark. During the call, Støre…The Straits Times
• 28 Oct Europe furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to PutinLeaders of Finland and Norway met directly with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict, a move that drew criticism from other European leaders who urged unity on the issue. The 90-minute conversation between Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere was described as "frank and substantive," aimed at influencing Russia's stance ahead of planned peace talks in Abu Dhabi…The Independent
• 27 Oct Norway, Finland leaders hold 'frank and substantive' talk with PutinFinland's President Alexander Stubb and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store held a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 27, 2026, to discuss de-escalating the ongoing war in Ukraine. The discussion originated from talks between Nordic leaders and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo on October 20. According to the Kremlin's statement, Putin emphasized that EU and NATO policies were…The Hindu

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