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Finnish President Stubb Calls Putin
Finnish president Stubb calls Putin for 90 minutes, causing EU rift with Denmark.
In brief
Finnish president Stubb calls Putin for 90 minutes, causing EU rift with Denmark. Finnish president Alexander Stubb called Putin for 90 minutes, demanding concessions on Ukraine but facing zero response. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Finnish President Stubb Calls Putin
Finnish president Alexander Stubb initiated a 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Tuesday (27 October).
“initiated”
Putin Demands Zero Concessions
Putin stated he would make no concessions on Ukrainian territories he claims are now Russian.
“zero concessions”
EU-Russia Tensions Escalate
Putin criticized EU and NATO policies for prolonging Ukraine conflict, causing rift with Denmark.
“the EU and Nato’s confrontational policies … result in prolonging the hostilities”
The key point
Finnish president Alexander Stubb called Putin for 90 minutes, demanding concessions on Ukraine but facing zero response.
