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NATO has amassed 30,000 troops and 50 warships near Russia's border for military exercises, risking Mad Vlad's rage.
The drill, named Cold Response, has kicked off today in Norway amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West over the invasion of Ukraine.
The exercise includes 30,000 troops from more than 25 countries from Europe and North America, 200 aircraft, and 50 vessels.
The largest Nato exercise which is held just a few miles from the Russian border was planned long before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine but its significance has now been heightened.
"This exercise is extremely important for the security of Norway and its allies. We will practice an allied reinforcement of Norway", Norwegian Defence Minister Odd Roger Enoksen.
"It is not being held because of the Russian authorities' attack on Ukraine, but given the backdrop there is a heightened significance."
The aim of the drill is to test how Norway and Alliance members would work together on land, in the air, and at sea in line with Article 5 of NATO's charter, which requires member states to come to the aid of another member state under attack.
"I find it totally normal, perhaps now more than ever, to train together to demonstrate our capacity and our willingness to defend our values and our way of life", stated General Yngve Odlo, head of Norway's Joint Headquarters and in charge of Cold Response.
The Norwegian armed forces said it provided thorough information to the Russians, including the Russian Ministry of Defense, saying that was vital for preventing misunderstandings and unnecessary conflict.
Russia has declined to observe the exercise, which is held every two years and is due to end on April 1.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/4890360/nato-masses-troops-warships-war-games-border/
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People here in Finland keep saying nows the time to join. A lot of the Russian forces are in Ukraine, so Russia wouldn't have the resources to attack us. Others are opposed to it, as tensions are too high and do it after the dust settles. Maybe Putin has calmed down by then and wouldn't start a shit show.
Hard to say what to do. Everyones just thinking that we need NATO to protect us, but don't give a second thought what obligations it comes with towards other countries. Like fighting someone else's wars.
If I knew what Putin's mental state is, is he losing it, or is this just business as usual, I'd know if I'm for or against NATO.
Currently the longest NATO border Russia has is with Latvia 332km, Finland would bump that up to 1309 km