The new President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, took office. This was reported by RIA News.
Stubb’s inauguration was broadcast live on Finnish television. The new president made a solemn speech in the country’s parliament.
The President of Finland is elected for a term of six years. Sauli Niinistö served as head of state for the maximum possible two consecutive terms.
Stubb before this statedHe said he wanted to expand cooperation with the NATO bloc to combat “potential Russian aggression”.
Political scientist, Valdai Club program director Timofey Bordachev believesIt was stated that relations between Moscow and Helsinki may deteriorate after Alexander Stubb was elected President of Finland.
The second round of the presidential elections in Finland resulted in the victory of former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb. The politician supports deepening relations with NATO, continuing aid to Kiev and putting pressure on Moscow. The Kremlin hopes Stubb will maintain balance in relations with the Russian Federation. At the same time, the candidate himself promised to refuse contacts with the Russian leadership until the conflict in Ukraine is resolved. How was Stubb’s victory perceived materially in Russia? “Newspapers.Ru”.
Previously expert clarified Strategy of the new President of Finland regarding the Russian Federation.