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European Jewish News · Oct 27, 2026

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The leaders of Finland and Norway have held a joint phone call with Vladimir Putin, a rare direct contact between the Russian president and European leaders. The 90-minute conversation, initiated by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, was aimed at exploring diplomatic efforts to bring the conflict to an end. However, Norway’s prime minister acknowledged that there were major differences in views, while Putin accused the EU and NATO of prolonging the war through their policies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has since spoken to both Nordic leaders following their conversation with Putin. Join EJN:

The leaders of Finland and Norway have held a joint phone call with Vladimir Putin, a rare direct contact between the Russian president and European leaders. The 90-minute conversation, initiated by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, was aimed at exploring diplomatic efforts to bring the conflict to an end. However, Norway’s prime minister acknowledged that there were major differences in views, while Putin accused the EU and NATO of prolonging the war through their policies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has since spoken to both Nordic leaders following their conversation with Putin. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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