Finland, Norway Call Putin on Ukraine War as 2 Neighbors Push Abu Dhabi Talks
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Updated · Presidentti · Oct 27
Finland, Norway Call Putin on Ukraine War as 2 Neighbors Push Abu Dhabi Talks
3 articles · Updated · Presidentti · Oct 27
Summary
Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre held a joint call with Vladimir Putin from Helsinki on Oct. 27, saying they pressed directly for negotiations to resume over Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The call followed their Oct. 20 Oslo meeting, was coordinated with Ukraine, and was tied to upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts.
Finland and Norway said they spoke as national leaders—not for Europe as a whole—while stressing continued support for Ukraine and the need for de-escalation.
Both countries, which border Russia, framed the outreach as a security issue for the Baltic Sea region, the High North and broader Europe because the war’s outcome will directly affect regional stability.