Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed outreach from Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during a phone call this week. Putin said Moscow supports efforts to restore ties with Europe after years of confrontation over the war in Ukraine. The leaders discussed the war, according to CBS News.
WHO:
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
WHAT:
Putin welcomed Stubb and Støre’s outreach during a phone call and said Moscow supports efforts to restore ties with Europe.
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Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM ET
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Russia
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Putin said Moscow supports efforts to restore ties with Europe after years of confrontation over the war in Ukraine.
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