Biden speaks with Finland's president about de-escalating tension at Ukrainian border

The pair 'discussed their shared concerns about Russia's destabilizing military buildup,' according to a readout.

in 2018. Additionally, President Niinistö offered up Helsinki once again for the first meeting between Biden and Putin in April, although that summit eventually took place in Geneva, Switzerland.

Given the territorial closeness between Finland and Russia, Niinistö also appears to be continuing efforts to lower the temperature along the Ukrainian border. Niinistö, like Biden, has reiterated his support for Ukrainian sovereignty and has reportedly spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in regards to options of de-escalation.

While neither the United States nor Finland seems eager to take military action against Russia, Biden also praised Finland's selection of the F-35 to be the next fighter jet of the Finnish Air Force.

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