Norway, Finland call Putin ahead of potential Abu Dhabi peace talks

Norwegian and Finnish leaders spoke with Vladimir Putin on October 27 to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. They emphasized the need for direct negotiations and de-escalation, highlighting the war's severe humanitarian and material costs. This call followed a meeting in Oslo with Ukrainian and Western officials and precedes trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Both countries are strong supporters of Ukraine, with Norway pledging financial aid and Finland providing extensive support packages and tech partnerships.