"Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb Wins Presidential Election with 52% of Vote"
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Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb has won the presidential election with 51.6% of the vote, while his Green Party rival Pekka Haavisto conceded defeat. Stubb, known for his hardline approach towards Russia, emphasized the difficulty of political dialogue with Putin amid the conflict in Ukraine. He is set to assume office on 1 March, succeeding Sauli Niinisto, and will be responsible for foreign and security policy as well as commanding the armed forces.
- Conservative ex-PM Alexander Stubb elected Finland president BBC.com
- Centre-right's Stubb wins close-fought Finnish presidential election Reuters.com
- 'I felt that there was a potential existential threat coming from Russia': Former Finnish Prime Minister on his return to politics CNN
- Finland center-right candidate Alexander Stubb declares presidential victory with nearly 52% of vote Fox News
- Finland’s former PM to be new president after rival concedes The Guardian
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