# Norwegian PM says call with Putin was substantive and professional

https://mins.news/en/item/117441

- TASS, 2026-10-27 13:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2208733

> Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said his 90-minute Tuesday call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish leader Alexander Stubb was meaningful, substantive and professional. He acknowledged major differences in their positions. The three leaders agreed to maintain direct phone contacts.

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