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Vladimir Putin accused the EU and NATO of prolonging the war in Ukraine during a call with Finnish and Norwegian leaders. He emphasized that a lasting peace must consider Russia's interests. The Nordic officials urged Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure. The discussion also touched on upcoming trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US, set for November in Abu Dhabi. Putin reiterated that the current Western approach hinders peace efforts, while Finland and Norway stressed the need for concrete steps to de-escalate the situation.