December 13, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö. They discussed their shared concerns about Russia's destabilizing military buildup along Ukraine's border and the importance of transatlantic efforts to de-escalate the situation. President Biden welcomed Finland's selection of the F-35 for its next fighter jet, noting this procurement would provide a strong foundation for even closer bilateral defense ties for years to come.
Joseph R. Biden, Readout of President Biden's Call with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/353796