FTimes - STT Report, Jan. 04
The survey conducted by Finnish language tabloid Iltalehti showed that 74 per cent of the respondents think that Niinistö has taken right decisions regarding the issues related to Russia concerning Finland's interest.
More than 40 per cent, however, viewed that Niinistö should have closer contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The survey also asked the respondents to give rating (From 4 to 10) on the performance of the President where Niinistö received a score of 8 plus.
For example, the previous President Tarja Halonen got a rating of 8 minus in a similar study at the end of her regime in October, 2011.
The economic online research study was conducted based on the results of interviews conducted with 1268 respondents at the end of 2014 and the margin of error was estimated to be 2.5 percent (Plus-Minus).