Finland starts final round of presidential election.

Finland held its presidential election on Sunday, with former conservative Prime Minister Alexander Stubb and ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto as the main contenders. Both candidates share similar visions for Finland's stance towards Russia, advocating for additional sanctions against Moscow and support for Ukraine. The Finnish president plays a crucial role, as the country recently joined NATO in April 2023, and will lead the country's foreign policy and act as the supreme commander of Finland's armed forces.

February 11, 2024
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