Putin’s call with Finnish, Norwegian leaders stretches to 90 minutes from 20
A phone call between Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre lasted 90 minutes instead of the scheduled 20, Støre told NRK in an interview on Oct. 27.
A phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre extended to 90 minutes from the originally planned 20 minutes, according to Støre. Støre described the discussion as substantive and professional, but emphasized that the parties held significant differences in their positions.
He reiterated Finland and Norway's support for Ukraine and defense of Ukraine's right to self-defense, while stressing the need for a diplomatic solution to end the conflict in Ukraine peacefully and justly. The Finnish and Norwegian leaders initiated the call to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war and ensuring peace and stability in Europe.
This marked Putin's first direct contact with European leaders who support Kyiv since French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Putin in July 2025. According to a Kremlin source cited by Reuters, Putin reportedly told Stubb and Støre that Russia would not compromise on the issue of Donbas during the call.
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