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Putin may not want peace, warns Norwegian leader who spoke to him

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre warns Putin may not want peace after their secret phone call, raising doubts about European mediation efforts.

By · Published November 9, 2026  11:34 UTC · Updated November 9, 2026  12:24 UTC

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European leaders are questioning whether direct diplomacy with Vladimir Putin can advance peace in Ukraine after Norway's prime minister suggested the Russian president may not actually want an end to the war. Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland's President Alexander Stubb discussed reaching Putin through a secret channel for months before the call took place, according to multiple outlets including UA.NEWS and RBC-Ukraine. The Norwegian leader told POLITICO.eu that Putin's frame of mind during their conversation raised concerns he might prefer continued conflict, while The Telegraph noted this is the most recent assessment from a European leader who has spoken directly to the Russian president. The diplomatic effort, which also involved Finland's president, sought to open a backchannel for negotiations, but Støre's warning suggests such direct approaches may not yield the breakthrough Europe hopes for.

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Who spoke with Putin according to the reports?

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland's President Alexander Stubb are reported to have reached Putin through a secret diplomatic channel.

What did Støre say Putin's mindset suggests?

Støre warned that Putin may not want peace, indicating the Russian president might prefer the conflict to continue rather than negotiate an end.

How long was this diplomatic effort discussed before the call?

According to RBC-Ukraine, Finland and Norway secretly discussed calling Putin for months before the conversation actually took place.

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