Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin

October 27, 2026 · 12:54 pm 3 sources

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Wires & papers of record

• Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
  BBC News · October 27, 2026 13:12
  This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
• European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin
  The New York Times · October 27, 2026 18:26
  The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcome by all European leaders.

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• Denmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies, despite consultation with Ukraine
  Deutsche Welle · October 27, 2026 12:54
  Finland and Norway have called Putin about ending the Ukraine war, drawing Danish criticism. The dispute highlights divisions over European engagement with Moscow ahead of planned US-led peace talks.