The leaders congratulated each other and conveyed best wishes to the people of the two countries on the New Year.
Mr Putin and Mr Niinistö also discussed the timetable of further personal contacts.
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö.
The leaders congratulated each other and conveyed best wishes to the people of the two countries on the New Year.
Mr Putin and Mr Niinistö also discussed the timetable of further personal contacts.