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Norway, Finland leaders hold 'frank and substantive' talk with Putin

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Leaders from Norway and Finland held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The talks were initiated following consultations with Ukrainian and U.S. officials to explore pathways for de-escalation.

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This represents a rare diplomatic engagement between European leaders and Russia, highlighting the urgency of finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

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Norway, Finland leaders hold 'frank and substantive' talk with Putin left Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, on October 27, 2026. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6vejjq/article71633094.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-27T170538Z_91220075_RC2SBOA6KZW2_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-ENERGY-SUMMIT-BILATS-IRAN.JPG IGOR IVANKO Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, October 27, 2026. Igor Ivanko/Pool via REUTERS "The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions," President Alexander Stubb said in a joint statement with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store Helsinki Finland's President and Norway's Prime Minister held a "frank and substantive" discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the Nordic leaders said.

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