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POLITICS2d agoFinnish diplomat on Putin's rare phone call with leaders of Finland, Norway over Ukraine warThe leaders of Finland and Norway discussed the war in Ukraine in a rare phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Finnish foreign minister Elina Valtonen shares her thoughts.CBS News
POLITICS3d agoZelenskyy defends leaders of Finland and Norway over Putin talksSome European governments have criticized Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre for breaking ranks and calling the Russian leader directly.Politico Europe
CONFLICT3d agoNorway and Finland hold rare phone call with Putin: What that meansThe two Nordic leaders are attempting to influence US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end the war in Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoEurope furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to PutinThe move attracted criticism from the Danish prime minister, who urged Europe to ‘stick together’ on UkraineThe Independent World
POLITICS4d agoEurope furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to PutinThe move attracted criticism from the Danish prime minister, who urged Europe to ‘stick together’ on UkraineThe Independent World
POLITICS4d agoPutin call pits Finland and Norway against Denmark and SwedenNordic unity broke on Tuesday after the leaders of Finland and Norway held a 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin. The Danish and Swedish prime ministers publicly cast doubt on the diplomatic overture.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS4d agoDenmark, Estonia express skepticism over Finland and Norway’s call with PutinDanish and Estonian officials expressed skepticism over leadership from Finland and Norway communicating with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week amid heightened tension between Moscow and Kyiv. Estonian Foreign Affairs Minister Margus Tsahkna wrote on social platform X, “Only increased pressure on Russia will make it take peace negotiations seriously.” “Every contact with Russia…The Hill
POLITICS4d agoFinland’s Stubb and Norway PM call Putin in break with previous European stanceThe leaders of Finland and Norway initiated a direct call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday morning amid broader diplomatic efforts to wind down Russia’s yearslong war with Ukraine. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre noted in a joint press release that they did not speak on behalf of…thehill · united states of america
POLITICS4d agoFinland’s Stubb and Norway PM call Putin in break with previous European stanceThe leaders of Finland and Norway initiated a direct call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday morning amid broader diplomatic efforts to wind down Russia’s yearslong war with Ukraine. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre noted in a joint press release that they did not speak on behalf of…The Hill
POLITICS4d agoNorway and Finland leaders hold rare call with PutinAn end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.BBC World
POLITICS4d agoDenmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies, despite consultation with UkraineFinland and Norway have called Putin about ending the Ukraine war, drawing Danish criticism. The dispute highlights divisions over European engagement with Moscow ahead of planned US-led peace talks.DW News [en]
CONFLICT4d agoNorway, Finland leaders hold ‘frank’ talk with Putin on ending Ukraine warFinland’s president and Norway’s prime minister held a “frank and substantive” discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the Nordic leaders said. “The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions,” President Alexander Stubb said in a joint statement with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. The statement noted that the phone call had been “held in...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT4d agoLeaders of Finland and Norway talk to PutinFinnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre initiated the call to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war.Politico Europe
MILITARYSep 21Norway's PM warns of threat of hybrid attacks by RussiaNorway faces the potential threat of hybrid attacks by Russia, which could take the form of acts of sabotage.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 9Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo, Norway PM saysEuroNews [en]
CONFLICTSep 9Norway's seizure of a Russian vessel is a dangerous escalationLast week, Norwegian authorities seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov in Svalbard at the request of Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz.The vessel now sits immobilized in the port of Barentsburg, a settlement of Russian citizens on the Svalbard archipelago, which is part of Norway.The seizure is an attempt by Naftogaz to implement a 2023 ruling from an arbitration court in The Hague, which ordered Russia to pay the company $4.22 billion for assets seized in Crimea. Naftogaz won the right to seize the ship in a 2025 case in a Norwegian court, which recognized the arbitration award asResponsible Statecraft
CONFLICTSep 3Tensions Between Moscow And Europe Continue To Escalate . Norway Just Seized a Russian Ship . ibtimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 3Norway seizes Russian ship in Arctic over Crimea compensation claimMoscow challenges Norway's seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 1Tesla August registrations surge in France, Denmark; slide in Norway, SwedenTesla's August registrations saw an increase in France and Denmark, while experiencing a decline in Norway and Sweden. This reflects varying sales performance for the company across different European markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 27Why Norway and Finland Should Preserve Two of Europe’s Most Important Demilitarized ZonesSvalbard is a stark archipelago of glaciers and coal mines lying 650 kilometers (403 miles) north of Norway’s North Cape, roughly halfway between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole. It belongs to Norway but is governed under a 1920 treaty that grants nationals of more than 40 signatory states sweeping economic rights while barring Oslo from constructing naval bases or using the archipelago for “warlike” purposes. Far to the south, in the Baltic Sea between the Finnish and Swedish coasts, lie the Åland Islands, which are composed of roughly 6,500 islands and reefs.War on the Rocks
WORLDJul 1Watch World Cup Day 20: France dominates Sweden; Mexico, Norway progressLatest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.Al Jazeera [en]