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Alexander Stubb

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“was a follow-up to the meeting in Oslo on 20 October”

Alexander Stubb · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-28

Stubb posted on X that the call with Putin followed up on a prior meeting between US envoy Witkoff and Zelenskyy in Oslo.

verbatim, matched to source Al Jazeera
“We are neighbouring countries to Russia. The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions,”

Alexander Stubb · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-28

Stubb explained why Nordic leaders held a direct call with Putin, citing the war's impact on European security.

verbatim, matched to source Al Jazeera
“We emphasised that our support for Ukraine remains unwavering,”

Alexander Stubb · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-28

Stubb stressed that the Nordic leaders' support for Ukraine remains unwavering.

verbatim, matched to source Al Jazeera
“Wouldn't it be lovely if Canada was the 28th state of the European Union rather than the 51st state of the United States?”

Alexander Stubb · said 2026-06-03 · reported 2026-09-16

Stubb floated the idea of Canada joining the EU rather than being absorbed into the United States, referencing Trump's annexation ambitions.

verbatim, matched to source CNBC
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