Why did Ryti resign as president?
Health issues
Political pressure
Assassination attempt
Allowed peace negotiations
Answer
Ryti resigned as president because he believed that Finland should seek peace with the Soviet Union in order to avoid further bloodshed and destruction. He initiated peace negotiations with the Soviets, which ultimately led to the signing of the Moscow Armistice in September 1944, ending the Continuation War.
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