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Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a secret 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin on October 27, sparking a diplomatic split among European allies over who should engage the Kremlin ahead of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
A phone call between Finland's president and Vladimir Putin has split European leaders over whether dialogue with Moscow advances or undermines Ukraine's position.
Finland's president publicly addresses reports surrounding a historical lecture delivered by Putin, according to international coverage.
European leaders are actively discussing the appointment of a single negotiator to engage directly with Vladimir Putin.