The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway called Putin because of Ukraine The President of Finland Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Storr spoke by phone with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The conversation took place today, October 27. The negotiations were initiated by the interlocutors of the Russian leader. The purpose of the call was to directly convey to President Putin information about future negotiations that would help end the conflict. The call is related to the upcoming meetings that will be held in Abu Dhabi. Staab and Stora stressed that Finland and Norway would continue their support for Ukraine, while they noted that the conflict must end and negotiations should resume. "The discussion was open and meaningful. We are neighboring countries of Russia. The outcome of the conflict will have a direct impact on our security and the security of Europe as a whole. The break requires direct discussions," President Stubb said, as quoted by the Office of the President of Finland. Observers point out that this is actually the first contact between Europe and Russia since the beginning of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, if you don't count the conversation between Macron and Putin in July 2025, which was mainly devoted to Iran. On October 20, a meeting was held in Oslo between the American negotiator Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Zelensky. Afterwards, Witkoff visited the Kremlin, where he spoke with Putin. A tripartite meeting in Abu Dhabi with the participation of representatives of the United States, Russia and Ukraine was discussed. It was also learned that the European Union is discussing the appointment of a special representative for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine. Many diplomats are betting on Finnish President Alexander Staab, noting his experience and good relations with US President Donald Trump. We are at MAX | in VK | in OK.

The President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway called Putin because of Ukraine The President of Finland Alexander Staab and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Storr spoke by phone with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The conversation took place today, October 27. The negotiations were initiated by the interlocutors of the Russian leader. The purpose of the call was to directly convey to President Putin information about future negotiations that would help end the conflict. The call is related to the upcoming meetings that will be held in Abu Dhabi. Staab and Stora stressed that Finland and Norway would continue their support for Ukraine, while they noted that the conflict must end and negotiations should resume. "The discussion was open and meaningful. We are neighboring countries of Russia. The outcome of the conflict will have a direct impact on our security and the security of Europe as a whole. The break requires direct discussions," President Stubb said, as quoted by the Office of the President of Finland. Observers point out that this is actually the first contact between Europe and Russia since the beginning of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, if you don't count the conversation between Macron and Putin in July 2025, which was mainly devoted to Iran. On October 20, a meeting was held in Oslo between the American negotiator Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Zelensky. Afterwards, Witkoff visited the Kremlin, where he spoke with Putin. A tripartite meeting in Abu Dhabi with the participation of representatives of the United States, Russia and Ukraine was discussed. It was also learned that the European Union is discussing the appointment of a special representative for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine. Many diplomats are betting on Finnish President Alexander Staab, noting his experience and good relations with US President Donald Trump. We are at MAX | in VK | in OK.