Finland elects conservative Alexander Stubb as president, a supporter of placing more NATO troops next to Russia. Stubb's program consists of taking a tough line on Russia, a country with which he shares a 1,340 kilometer border.

The vote pitted Stubb, 55, against Pekka Haavisto, 65, a former Green League foreign minister. The first results attribute him 52.7% of... . Xavier Colás Helsinki Helsinki Updated Sunday, February 11, 2024-7:30 p.m.