>Former Finnish president Sauli Niinistö has revealed details of his 2022 call with Vladimir Putin after informing him of Finland’s decision to join NATO:
>“He remained calm and only said we were making a mistake.”
>Putin reportedly added: “The Americans will take military command... I hope you keep some independence.”
>Niinistö replied: “I’ll still be the one appointing my generals.”
>“Putin laughed,” Niinistö writes.
Proven right again award.