Ukraine–Russia

Putin speaks with Finnish and Norwegian leaders; Reuters reports no retreat on Donbas

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RT, citing the Kremlin, reported that Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Finland’s and Norway’s leaders about Ukraine peace talks and northern European security. Reuters, relayed by Brian McDonald, reported that Putin reiterated Russia’s demand for the entire Donbas and would not compromise; the Kremlin readout did not mention Donbas. The call is dated 27 October; the reported position is attributed and not independently reconciled.

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Evidence: Putin holds call with leaders of Norway, Finland – Kremlin — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union, Brian McDonald relays Reuters reporting on Putin’s Donbas position, Meanwhile in Ukraine post on Putin’s call and Donbas demand

The RT post relays a Kremlin readout confirming the call; the all-Donbas position comes from a Reuters report relayed by Brian McDonald and is absent from the Kremlin readout.

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