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February 11, 2024

Finland center-right candidate Alexander Stubb declares presidential victory with nearly 52% of vote

Alexander Stubb was elected as Finland's 13th president on Sunday, ousting liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto, in a close race.

February 11, 2024

White House responds to Trump encouraging Russia to do 'whatever' they want to some NATO members: 'Unhinged'

The White House slammed former President Trump for his "appalling" comments encouraging Russia to do what they want to NATO members that fail to meet defense spending guidelines.

February 10, 2024

Three children among seven dead in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian gas station

At least seven people, including three children, were killed in a Russian drone attack on a gas station in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday, local officials said.

February 9, 2024

Putin hints at possible prisoner swap for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

In a recent interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin floated a potential prisoner swap for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who's being wrongfully detained in Russia.

February 9, 2024

Finland presidential candidates compete to shape country’s foreign and security policies involving Russia

Finns on Sunday will choose between two seasoned politicians to be their next head of state, whose main task will be to steer the new NATO member’s foreign and security policy.

February 9, 2024

Kremlin officials say new top Ukrainian commander will not change conflict, call him a traitor

Russian leaders, including President Vladimir Putin, say they do not believe the recent change of leadership in the Ukrainian military will affect the ongoing invasion.

February 9, 2024

Denmark warns 'new knowledge' indicates Russia could attack NATO in 3 to 5 years: report

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said Friday that new intelligence indicates Russia could target a NATO country in the next three to five years.

February 8, 2024

Zelenskyy fires top general as war with Russia nears second anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi from his post as commander-in-chief, despite high popularity with troops and civilians alike.

February 8, 2024

UN panel criticizes Russia's efforts to rewrite school curriculum

A U.N.-backed panel focusing on children's human rights has urged Russia to prevent efforts to alter school textbooks to align with the government's political agenda.

February 8, 2024

Finland extends closure of Russian border, saying Moscow hasn't stopped sending migrants

Finland has announced the extension of the closure of its border with Russia for an additional two months until April 14 due to concerns about ongoing migrant influx.