Nordic leaders speak directly with Putin amid US-brokered Ukraine negotiations

The two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.

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Published28 October 2026

The prime ministers of Norway and Finland spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare phone call, according to Al Jazeera, Euronews, The Hill, and News in English (Norway). Direct leader-level contact between Nordic governments and Moscow has been uncommon since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

According to all four outlets, the two Nordic leaders are seeking to shape US-brokered peace discussions taking place in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. The precise content of the call and any outcomes have not been detailed in available reporting.

The move signals a willingness by Norway and Finland — both NATO members — to engage directly with Moscow at a moment when diplomatic activity around the Ukraine war is intensifying. What role, if any, the Nordic countries will play in the Abu Dhabi process remains unclear as of writing.

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