“The leaders discussed common concerns about Russia's gratuitous buildup of military forces near Ukraine's borders.
They discussed the importance of Finland's close defense partnership with the United States and NATO to ensure security in Northern Europe.
Biden and Niinistö also called the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) an important forum for dialogue on addressing European security issues.
Earlier it became known about Niinistö's talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The parties discussed the situation around Ukraine and bilateral relations.