# Finland and Norway do not intend to mediate a settlement to Ukraine conflict

https://mins.news/en/item/117878

- TASS, 2026-10-27 18:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2209065

> Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said Finland and Norway are not seeking to mediate a settlement to the Ukraine conflict, but support the idea of a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Finland backs the US-led peace process, does not plan to restore ties with Russia and remains committed to supporting Ukraine.

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