The Finnish president and the Norwegian prime minister called Vladimir Putin to discuss the end of the war.

Finn President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine and diplomatic efforts for peace. This call followed meetings in Oslo, where discussions included the upcoming Abu Dhabi peace talks. The three-way negotiations involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine are tentatively scheduled for November 4, post U.S. midterm elections, although Ukraine seeks an earlier date. The EU's participation is also anticipated, but representation details remain undecided.