Finland and Norway report call with Putin on Ukraine diplomacy
Published by BriefDash · · Toronto
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 27, according to both Nordic governments. They said the call was held in consultation with Ukraine and concerned efforts to resume negotiations. The leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine and discussed regional security; neither readout announced a settlement or ceasefire.
Why it matters
The call connects direct diplomacy with security in the Baltic Sea and High North. Finland and Norway said they spoke for their own countries, without a mandate to represent Europe.
Source dated · Office of the President of Finland ↗
According to the Finnish presidency and Norway’s prime minister’s office, October 27, 2026.
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