BREAKTHROUGH? Finland & Norway Call Putin, Stubbs Reveal What Kremlin Said

Finland and Norway's leaders have spoken directly with Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb reveals what happened—and points to possible November talks in Abu Dhabi.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

* Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 27, 2026. Stubb said the conversation lasted approximately 90 minutes.

* Stubb described the discussion as “professional and direct” and said Finland and Norway relayed messages reflecting their Nordic, Finnish and Norwegian perspectives to the Russian president.

* According to Stubb, the call was conducted in consultation with Ukraine. He and Støre subsequently briefed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a conversation lasting approximately 30 minutes.

* Stubb said the path had been paved for a possible meeting involving the United States, Ukraine, Russia and European representatives in Abu Dhabi sometime in November. The supplied statement does not confirm a finalized meeting date or participation by all parties.

* Finland and Norway reiterated their support for Ukraine and their stated objective of achieving a lasting and just peace.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Finland and Norway are NATO members that share a direct security interest in Russia and the future of European stability. Their decision to engage Putin directly comes amid continuing diplomatic efforts over the war in Ukraine.

The central questions are what messages the Nordic leaders conveyed, whether broader international talks will take place, and what role the United States, Ukraine, Russia and European governments could play in the next phase of diplomacy.

WATCH THE FULL STATEMENT

Hear Alexander Stubb explain the Putin phone call, the messages delivered by Finland and Norway, the subsequent briefing with Zelenskyy, and the possible next step in international diplomacy.

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