Finnish and Norwegian leaders call Putin, urge restart of peace talks
The Nordic leaders said direct talks were needed as Russia signaled it could resume US-mediated peace negotiations in November.
- On Wednesday, October 28, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finnish President Alexander Stubb held a 90-minute call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure European perspectives on the war in Ukraine were heard directly.
- The European Commission was aware of the planned contact, with Chief Spokesperson Paula stating, "Yes, we were informed before the call," following consultations with Ukrainian officials to maintain unified diplomacy.
- Stoere proposed de-escalation measures including halting attacks on energy infrastructure and grain export ships, while Stubb described the conversation as "frank and businesslike."
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized the engagement, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed the conversation as offering nothing new regarding the conflict.
- European officials remain skeptical about immediate resolutions, as Paula emphasized, "Unfortunately, we do not see much willingness on Putin's part to participate in such discussions" regarding potential talks in Abu Dhabi.
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