Washington. January 19. INTERFAX - US President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, during which he discussed the situation in the region of Ukraine and security in Northern Europe, the White House reports.
"The leaders of both countries discussed their common concern about the unprovoked buildup of Russian forces near the border with Ukraine," the press release says.
In addition, Biden and his Finnish counterpart "talked about the importance of Finland's close partnership with the United States and NATO to ensure the security of northern Europe."
"Biden recalled the right of Finland and other European countries to independently choose in which security arrangements they participate," the White House notes.
