Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a critical phone call with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, stated that his country’s membership in NATO would be a mistake.
According to the statement made by the Kremlin Palace, the phone call between Putin and Niinistö took place on the initiative of the Finnish side.
“FAIL”
During the meeting, where the Finnish administration’s intention to apply for NATO membership was exchanged, Putin emphasized that “it would be a mistake to abandon the traditional policy of military neutrality, since there is no threat to Finland’s security.”
“Such a change in the country’s foreign policy may adversely affect the mutually beneficial Russia-Finland relations, which for many years have been built in the spirit of good neighborliness and partnership, cooperation,” Putin said. said.
During the meeting, it was stated that both leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and the issue of negotiations. (AA)