The presidents of Russia and Finland Vladimir Putin and Sauli Niinistö argued on the issue of punishment at the plenary meeting of the Arctic forum. The Finnish leader said that the Russian Federation has itself to blame for the sanctions." If the position does not change, the punishment will remain. That's easy, " he added. Putin, for his part, Niinisto recalled that the forum devoted to Arctic issues, and the Crimea does not apply to the Arctic region. Putin recalled that the Russian Federation lost on penalties twice less than in Europe. according to him, currently the penalties are not used as an instrument of geopolitical struggle, but simply as " an element of competition in the world." Also, the Director tried to convince the world community not to violate the UN Charter and return to normal political life. <span style="color:darkgray