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Travel & Experiences · 4 Beginner · October 28, 2026

Leaders Talk with Russia About Peace

Leaders Talk with Russia About Peace
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Vocabulary

leaders /ˈlɛdərz/ noun
people who are in charge of a country or group
The leaders of Finland and Norway spoke with Putin by phone.
peace /pis/ noun
a time when there is no war or fighting
They wanted to talk about peace in Ukraine.
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ noun
when nobody says anything or speaks
The president said that silence will not end the war.
efforts /ˈɛfərts/ noun
hard work to try to do something
They discussed peace efforts between the countries.
agreed /əˈɡrid/ verb
said yes to the same thing as someone else
The three parties agreed to keep talking to each other.
parties /ˈpɑːrtiz/ noun
groups of people or countries with a common purpose
All three parties reported they would continue their direct communication.

Article

The leaders of Finland and Norway spoke with Vladimir Putin by phone. They wanted to talk about peace in Ukraine. Finland's president said that silence will not end the war. The call was not on behalf of all Europe.

What Happened in the Call

The leaders talked for 90 minutes from Helsinki. They discussed the war and peace efforts. Ukraine and the United States knew about the call before it happened. Both sides said the conversation was honest. However, they did not agree on many things.

What Comes Next

The three parties agreed to keep talking to each other. The first new talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States may happen in November. European leaders had different opinions about this phone call. Some wanted Europe to stay together. Others thought talking to Russia was a good idea.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why did the leaders of Finland and Norway call Vladimir Putin?
  2. Did Finland and Norway speak for all of Europe in this call?
  3. What did the president of Finland say about silence?
  4. Do you think talking helps stop a war?
  5. When might the next talks between Ukraine and Russia happen?

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