Finland’s President Congratulates Putin, Not Once But Twice

Finland’s president has congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election victory for the second time in three days.

Sauli Niinisto

Photographer: Roni Rekomaa/Bloomberg
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Finland’s president has congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election victory for the second time in the space of three days.

Thursday’s phone call between Helsinki and Moscow came as U.S. President Donald Trump continued to face criticism at home for complimenting the Russian leader on his re-election.