#Finland

Kyiv Coordinates Signals to Putin: Ukrainian MFA Explains Role of Finland and Norway in Peace Efforts

Politics 10/30/2026, 18:17

The Ukrainian MFA stated that phone calls from the leaders of Finland and Norway to Moscow were coordinated with Kyiv and aimed at delivering signals to Putin. The agency urged other EU leaders to coordinate their contacts with Moscow with Ukraine.

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FHU calls CAS verdict 'unjust': Ukraine gathers a coalition of 35 federations against Russia's admission to the 2027 World Championship

Sports 10/30/2026, 17:36

CAS ordered IIHF to admit Russian teams to the 2027 WC after reviewing the case in four days. FHU called the verdict 'unjust', started talks with IIHF and is forming a coalition of ~35 federations; a boycott is not yet discussed.

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Sybiha: Zelensky’s Invitation to Moscow for Talks with Putin “Should Not Be Taken Seriously”

Politics 10/29/2026, 18:10

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that inviting Zelensky to Moscow for talks with Putin should not be taken seriously. Kyiv insists on a neutral venue rather than Russian territory.

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Norway Asks Financial Times to Correct Article on Conversation with Putin

Politics 10/29/2026, 04:14

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre asked the Financial Times to correct an article about a phone call with Putin, denying historical lectures.

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Dmitriev Responds to Frederiksen: 'Warmongers Will Be Defeated, Dialogue Will Be Crucial'

Politics 10/28/2026, 22:16

Russian Presidential Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev reacted on X to criticism from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, stating that 'warmongers will be defeated' and dialogue will be crucial.

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Putin's Talks with Norway and Finland Took Format of Historical Excursions — FT

Politics 10/28/2026, 11:52

According to the FT, Putin's talks with the leaders of Norway and Finland stretched to an hour and a half and took place largely in the format of historical excursions rather than discussing ways to end the war.

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"Open Game": Zelenskyy Reveals Norway and Finland's Strategy on Talks with Putin

Politics 10/28/2026, 10:42

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine knew in advance about the preparation by the leaders of Norway and Finland for talks with Putin and was informed of their goals. Kyiv is discussing the agenda of the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi and security guarantees.

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Merz: Peace negotiations to end the war are impossible without Ukraine and Europe

Politics 10/27/2026, 17:49

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated in Singapore that negotiations to end the war are impossible without the participation of Ukraine and Europe. He warned against a scenario where the conflict could be "wrapped up" without Kyiv and reaffirmed Berlin's course in supporting Ukraine.

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Frederiksen Criticizes Stubb and Støre Call to Putin: Europe Divided Over Contact Coordination

Politics 10/27/2026, 16:25

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed skepticism over Stubb and Støre's call to Putin, stating the contact was uncoordinated with Europe. Oslo claims otherwise.

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Putin in conversation with leaders of Finland and Norway, according to Reuters, stated rejection of compromises on Donbas

Politics 10/27/2026, 15:33

On October 27, Vladimir Putin, in a telephone conversation with the leaders of Finland and Norway, according to Reuters, stated his refusal of compromises on Donbas. The Europeans emphasized the need for a just peace.

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Zelenskyy: Leaders of Finland and Norway 'Clearly Told' Russian Leadership About the Need for Energy De-escalation in Ukraine

Politics 10/27/2026, 13:38

Zelenskyy reported that the leaders of Finland and Norway, in a phone call with the Russian leadership on October 27, demanded real steps toward energy de-escalation in Ukraine and discussed preparations for a trilateral meeting in November.

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Stubb and Støre Call Putin: What Was Discussed and How Kyiv Reacted

Politics 10/27/2026, 12:43

Finnish President Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Støre held a phone call with Putin, passing on Kyiv's signals regarding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The conversation was confirmed by both the Kremlin and Ukraine.

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Stubb and Støre Held Phone Call with Putin Ahead of Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

Politics 10/27/2026, 12:12

Finnish President Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Støre held a phone call with Putin on October 27, conveying Ukraine's position ahead of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

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Finland to Transfer Locomotives Resistant to Blackouts to Ukraine for Free

Politics 10/23/2026, 02:46

Finland will transfer 10 locomotives and spare parts to Ukrzaliznytsia free of charge. The agreement was signed on October 22 at the business forum.

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AFU Demonstrate Combat Operation of Finnish ItO 90M Air Defense Systems

Technology 10/22/2026, 10:52

The Armed Forces of Ukraine showed the combat operation of Finnish Ilmatorjuntaohjus 90M air defense systems on Sisu XA-181 chassis, armed with VT-1 missiles.

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Oslo, October 20: Zelenskyy Says Witkoff Will Deliver Security Guarantee Proposals for Ukraine to Russia

Politics 10/20/2026, 21:20

On October 20 in Oslo, delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Europe discussed ways to end the war and security guarantees. Zelenskyy announced that Witkoff will hand over guarantee proposals to Russia.

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Stubb: Elements of peace settlement found at meeting in Norway, to be presented in Russia

Politics 10/20/2026, 20:47

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that elements of a peace settlement were found at a meeting of Ukrainian, US, and European delegations in Norway, to be presented in Russia. Discussions covered air defense, energy, and partial truces.

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Zelenskyy and Witkoff Start Talks in Oslo: Stubb and Støre Join the Dialogue

Politics 10/20/2026, 17:28

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have started talks in Oslo. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre are also participating in the dialogue.

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