Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre initiated a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war. It was the first direct contact between European leaders and Putin in more than a year; Denmark's prime minister criticized the call for lacking coordination with allies, despite consultation with Ukraine.
WHO:Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
WHAT:They initiated a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 5:59 AM ET
WHERE:Finland and Norway
WHY:The leaders initiated the call to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war.
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