Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has stated that she does not object to the recent telephone conversation between the leaders of Finland and Norway and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call, which took place on the morning of October 27, 2026, involved Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Prime Minister Frostadóttir confirmed that she was informed of the call shortly before it occurred and has since discussed its content and context with her Nordic counterparts. She emphasized that the conversation was conducted at the request of the Ukrainian government and with the full knowledge and support of the Ukrainian president. “The key point is that this conversation took place on the terms of the Ukrainians and with the awareness and will of the Ukrainian president,” Frostadóttir said. She noted that the call serves as a channel for conveying specific messages directly to the Russian leadership, a role previously filled primarily by the United States. While acknowledging that the parties involved did not agree on all issues discussed during the 90-minute call, she maintained that the communication is a necessary step in the lead-up to upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The initiative has drawn mixed reactions from other European leaders. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have expressed skepticism regarding the utility of direct dialogue with the Russian president, noting that previous attempts by European leaders to engage in such discussions have yielded limited results. Despite these concerns, Prime Minister Frostadóttir defended the move, stating that if the Ukrainian leadership believes such channels are helpful in the current situation, their position must be respected. She expressed hope that the dialogue could contribute to progress toward peace in Ukraine.