Putin held talks with the President of Finland

It is noted that the presidents "discussed the tense situation on the Crimean peninsula and on the border of Russia and Ukraine."

“Niinistö expressed serious concern about the escalation of the situation due to the movement of troops and pointed out the need for dialogue and action to reduce tensions,” the statement said.

Earlier, the White House reported that Biden and Putin had held telephone calls.

The Kremlin was informed about the details of the conversation.

The Kremlin noted that Russia does not pose a threat to any country in the world, including Ukraine.

Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov noted that "the Russian army is moving on Russian territory in the directions in which it considers it necessary" in order to ensure the security of the state.

In addition, the Kremlin said that a situation of non-fulfillment of the Minsk agreements and the intensification of provocative actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are taking place in the Donbass.