Nato newcomer Finland goes to the polls to elect new president

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Voters in Finland were electing a new president on Sunday at an unprecedented time for the Nordic nation that is now a Nato member with its eastern border with Russia closed – two things almost unthinkable a few years ago.

Polls across the country opened at 9am (0700 GMT) and will close at 8pm (1800 GMT).