
AI-generated summary
Ukraine, Russia and the United States have agreed to hold a technical-level meeting on a ceasefire in the Russo-Ukrainian war in Abu Dhabi in early November.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin today (27th) to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war dispute, and later also contacted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Reuters" reported that the Finnish Presidential Palace stated that the phone call between the three leaders was related to the upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Zelensky announced last Friday that Ukraine, Russia and the United States had agreed to hold a technical-level meeting on a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war in Abu Dhabi in early November.
Stubb also explained the content of his conversation with Putin in a statement: "The discussion was candid and realistic. We are Russia's neighbors. The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our security and on broader European security. Ending this war requires direct dialogue."
Zelensky’s assistant told the media through the messaging software WhatsApp that Stuab and Storr also talked with Zelensky after calling Putin.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire technical meeting was held in Abu Dhabi in early November.
Very likely · Within weeks

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