Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
According to BBC News, this is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English. Al Jazeera English adds: Strikes hit a major bridge in the Ukrainian capital as leaders push for 'direct discussions' to end the war.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Norway, Finland and Putin.
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- Russia · Europe
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- BBC News and Al Jazeera English
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- Key names
- Norway, Finland, Putin, European
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- World
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- BBC NewsNorway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
- Al Jazeera EnglishRussia targets Kyiv as Finnish, Norwegian leaders hold rare call with Putin
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