Here is what the page “Norway and Finland Leaders Hold Rare Call with Putin on Regional Security” contains. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö held a rare joint phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking the first direct communication between European leaders and the Kremlin in over a year. The call, initiated by the Nordic leaders, focused on reg The call, initiated by the Nordic leaders, focused on regional security concerns and the need to maintain dialogue amid heightened tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Støre and Niinistö emphasized the importance of keeping channels open to avoid misunderstandings, particularly in the Arctic and Baltic Sea regions where military activity has increased. The conversation comes as both Norway and Finland have strengthened their defense ties with NATO, with Finland officially joining the alliance in April 2023. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.