Russia seeks to avoid a situation in the Baltic region that could repeat the events in the Strait of Hormuz, Putin noted. Below are some other statements of the Russian President: - They themselves initiated Putin's conversation with the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway; Various topics were discussed during the discussions; - The West did not achieve its goals in trying to achieve the strategic defeat of Russia; - Russia remembers well the lessons learned from the First and Second World Wars, and does everything to avoid a repetition of such events; - The leaders of Finland and Norway immediately emphasized in the conversation that they present themselves not as part of the European Union, but as national leaders; - Putin believes that the decision to hold a conversation with Finnish and Norwegian leaders was correct, despite the criticism they received in Europe; - Russia is ready to respond to any challenges in the Baltic region; - The Russian Federation supports all efforts aimed at restoring relations with European countries.