World Feb 13 World order in transition, but U.S. is still a key ally for Europe, Finnish president says By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Nov 16 Finland's president warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine, urges Europe to hold its nerve A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal that has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. By Emma Burrows, Associated Press
World Sep 25 Watch 7:50 Finland's president says Putin should be worried after Trump's shift on Ukraine territory As the leader of a NATO nation that shares an 830-mile border with Russia, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has been a key voice in Europe’s response to the war in Ukraine. In a speech to the U.N. Security Council this… By Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev, Dan Sagalyn
World Mar 25 Watch 10:17 Finland's president says 'time to be hard' with Russia amid threats to Europe After three days of separate talks with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia say they have reached a deal to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and take steps toward a limited ceasefire by halting strikes on energy facilities. Geoff… By Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev
World Feb 11 Alexander Stubb, Finland's former prime minister, wins presidency after runoff vote Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won Finland’s election runoff Sunday against ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a close race for the presidency and the task of steering the Nordic country’s foreign and security policy now that it is a member… By Jari Tanner, Associated Press
Jan 28 Finland's former PM Stubb wins 1st round of presidential vote, setting up a runoff By Jari Tanner, Associated Press Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won the first round of Finland's presidential election Sunday and will face runner-up ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a runoff next month. Continue reading