Zelenskyy backs Finland, Norway over Putin talks — SkimNews
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- Zelenskyy defended the leaders of Finland and Norway for holding direct talks with Putin, affirming their diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine
- Finland and Norway leaders initiated rare direct contact with Putin to urge an end to the conflict, drawing both scrutiny and support
- Putin was the recipient of a direct appeal from Nordic leaders to cease hostilities in Ukraine, marking an unusual channel of communication
- European leaders are divided over the appropriateness and effectiveness of engaging Putin directly amid ongoing war, according to The New York Times
Why it matters: Direct leader-to-leader outreach to Putin bypasses established diplomatic channels, increasing pressure on Kyiv to endorse or reject such overtures. Zelenskyy’s public defense signals that some Western leaders’ unilateral engagement may be tolerated, altering coordination dynamics among allies.
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