He was responsible for organizing the Mannerheim Line of defense against Russia during World War II and was president of Finland from 1944-1946.

CNN: Thursday,

He was responsible for organising the Mannerheim Line of defence against Russia during World War Two and was president of Finland from 1944-1946.

CNN: Wednesday,

Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade and Former President of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES