Vladimir Putin and Mark Rutte discussed the situation pertaining to Russia’s diplomatic mission in the Hague.
Also, during the conversation, the leaders exchanged views on the Year of Russia in the Netherlands and the Year of the Netherlands in Russia, which is currently underway, giving a positive assessment to the events held within their framework and agreeing that the closing ceremony for the year-long event would be held in Moscow on November 8 with participation by Vladimir Putin and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.