Putin discusses Ukraine with Finnish president - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the crisis over Ukraine with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto by telephone on Tuesday, the Kremlin said in a statement.

There has been a flurry of diplomacy over Ukraine in recent days as Kyiv, the United States and Western capitals have voiced fears over a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine.

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