"Finland's President-Elect Takes Firm Stance on Russia Amid NATO Comments and Close-Fought Election"
TL;DR
Finland's President-elect Alexander Stubb stated that Finland will not maintain high-level ties with Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, following the deterioration of relations between the two countries since the invasion of Ukraine. Stubb, who will assume office on March 1, emphasized Finland's alignment with Ukraine, the European Union, and NATO, prompting Russia to warn of "countermeasures" after Finland joined NATO in April 2023.
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- Finland's President-Elect Says No Political Ties With Russia Until Ukraine War Ends The Moscow Times
- Finland’s New President Faces Unexpected Test After Trump’s NATO Comments The New York Times
- Finland’s presidential election won by ex-prime minister Alexander Stubb CNN
- Furman alumnus Alex Stubb elected president of Finland Furman News
- Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election Reuters
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