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Kremlin Surprised by European Backlash to Putin-Stubb-Store Call

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow did not anticipate the negative European reaction to a trilateral call between Putin, Finnish President Stubb, and Norwegian PM Store, believing it was coordinated with leading European capitals. The statement signals a miscalculation in Kremlin expectations regarding European diplomatic norms, potentially straining relations further. The exact content of the call and the nature of the backlash remain undisclosed.

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Interfaxabout 13 hours agoRU, FI, NOCredibility 33%View source

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Mosaic Score6.4

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#kremlin #diplomacy #europe #putin #nordics

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Moscow

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RussiacountryFinlandcountryVladimir Putinperson

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activeGeopolitics2h ago

Nordic Leaders Engage Putin Amid Ukraine Diplomacy Efforts

Finnish President Stubb and Norwegian PM Støre initiated calls with Russian President Putin on October 27, reportedly after consulting Ukrainian President Zelensky. While the stated purpose remains unclear, the calls appear to be part of a broader, potentially US-brokered, diplomatic effort to address the Ukraine conflict, though Putin reportedly focused on historical narratives rather than ceasefire discussions. The initiative has generated scrutiny from Sweden and surprise from the Kremlin regarding European reactions.

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