The presidents of Russia and Finland will play in hockey

Vladimir Putin and Sauli Niyniste agreed to continue friendly hockey fights.

In Novo-Ogarevo Vladimir Putin met with President of Finland Sauli Niyniste, to discuss key issues in the economy, and agreed to fight again on the ice.

The Russian president said that our country remains a leading economic partner of Finland. Sauli Niyniste in turn, expressed confidence that ongoing difficulties in the economy can be overcome.

Exactly how to deal with the possibility of a crisis, presidents have decided behind closed doors. And before the press were
asked to leave the heads of state had to argue about hockey.

- Unfortunately, this time we will not be able to play hockey, but we will continue our sporting activities! - Putin promised, recalling a meeting with Niyniste last June near St. Petersburg.

Then the president not only had a business meeting, but also played hockey.

- I need to speak to you as a respected center-forward - smiled head of Finland.

He invited Vladimir Putin to visit Finland in the summer and expressed his hope that they would meet again on the ice.

- I would like to warn you that I trained seriously - said Niyniste.

President's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told Life News, that during the last ice-hockey match between teams of Russian and Finnish presidents defeated the Russians.