Prime Minister urges more pressure on Russia in call with Finland’s Stubb

The Prime Minister called for Ukraine’s partners to put further pressure on Russia during a conversation with Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, on the afternoon of 8 November 2026.

Discussing Ukraine and the previous week’s peace talks in Brussels, the two leaders agreed that efforts towards a just and lasting peace must remain a priority and proceed at pace. They also discussed wider European security.

The Prime Minister said Putin had consistently failed to demonstrate that he was serious about negotiations. That, he argued, underlined the need for Ukraine’s partners to increase pressure on Russia to compel the Kremlin to engage seriously.

The conversation also covered the future of UK–EU relations ahead of a summit later in November. The Prime Minister said his focus was on securing a deal that delivered for all parties and established a modern relationship that could be developed further.

Both leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.