"Finland Elects New President Amid Rising Border Tensions with Russia"
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Finland is holding a presidential election at a crucial time as a new NATO member with its eastern border closed due to tensions with Russia. Nine candidates are vying for the position, with former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb and ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto seen as the leading contenders. The election comes amid Finland's shift from military non-alignment to NATO membership and heightened security concerns due to the conflict in Ukraine.
- Finns go to polls to elect new president, at unprecedented time for NATO newcomer NPR
- Finland Votes for President The New York Times
- Finland goes to the polls as border tensions with Russia rise The Guardian
- Finns choose new president for NATO era with Russia in mind Reuters
- Russia War Is 'Close'—Finland Presidential Candidate Newsweek
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