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Zelenskyy defends leaders of Finland and Norway over Putin talks

Politico Europe28 October 2026, 11:51 UTCFinland

Some European governments have criticized Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre for breaking ranks and calling the Russian leader directly.

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