Putin lectured Nordic leaders on Russian history during latest call, FT reports

During a recent phone call, Vladimir Putin lectured Nordic leaders on Russian history, overshadowing discussions on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The call, lasting 90 minutes, focused on historical narratives rather than immediate diplomatic solutions. Despite the leaders' previous meetings with Ukrainian and European officials, they did not represent Europe as a whole during this conversation. Reactions from other European leaders were mixed, with some expressing skepticism about the call's effectiveness. The EU remains committed to achieving a just and sustainable peace in the ongoing conflict.