After Finland joined NATO as its 31st member on April 4, 2023, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it set the mood for future tensions with Russia. In 2024, Finland’s next presidential election is no different in laminating relations with NATO and the West, solidifying support for Ukraine. Although Finland’s membership in NATO benefits the nation militarily being backed up by the superpowers of NATO, tensions are undoubtedly arising as Russia will not sit tight as more nations in