The presidents of Russia And Finland Vladimir Putin And Sauli Niinistö addressed the media And answered their questions on the results of the talks, which took place in Helsinki. About the most important statements in the material of the Fins news . According to Putin, today the cooperation between Russia And Finland at the highest level, And the governments, regions And social organizations, increasing investment cooperation And trade. The head of the country expressed hope that the number of Finnish tourists in Russia will grow after you start issuing free electronic visas to visit Petersburg And the Leningrad region without a visit to the Consulate. He Also said the promotion of cooperation in the sphere of science And education. Putin Also drew attention that it has agreed with Niinisto On the continuation of cooperation in the field of ecology, as well as among them, during the Arctic Council. in the process of his speech, Putin said that the Presidents discussed some issues of international agenda. He added that the Russian Federation is interested in restoring full-scale relations with the European Union. "We hope that the new EU leadership will exhibit a positive attitude to maintain mutually beneficial relations with our country ", - said the Head of the country. One of those present correspondent asked the Russian leader to comment on the meetings recently held in the capital of Russia. Putin said that such actions are Not something unique. "We are carefully watching developments of this kind in many European capitals. And the events that happen there are much more extensive, is also under political slogans, have quite serious consequences for participants in these demonstrations, " - said the Head of the country. He said that abroad the narrative is About a significant number of deaths, thousands Of injured protesters And police. the leader drew attention that the Russian Federation respects human rights And respects the rights of its Residents. He Also said that Moscow is Not eager in the Council of Europe if the country is Not willing to observe, she is ready to do. "But then those citizens, the interests which you show such tender care, you will Not be able to appeal to the European court of human rights. I don't Think, because it is the best method of building a unified Europe from Lisbon to Vladivostok ", - said Putin. He tried to convince to treat each other impartially And objectively assess all that is happening in our countries. at a press conference, Putin announced the completion Of works on the Finnish section of the pipeline "Nord stream - 2," And expressed gratitude to Finland for a pragmatic approach. He Also said that he hoped for the implementation of this project. "Europe is interested in the capture of Europe's gas. I think that the project will be implemented ", - said the President of Russia. Also Putin at the request of the correspondents explained the circumstances with the testing of U.S. missiles, which was banned by the INF Treaty. He noticed that as long as the dialogue on this issue is absent, and in response to the United States, Moscow would do the mirror steps. "We have proposals on the beginning of this dialogue have already made. We take the same point of view. We are ready with the Europeans to lead this discussion, with the Americans, But Russia's security will be secured, " - said Putin. <span style="color:darkgray