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NATO's Largest Military Exercise Since the Cold War
In a show of strength and deterrence, NATO launched Nordic Response 2024, a two-week military drill in Finland, Norway, and Sweden involving approximately 20,000 soldiers from 13 nations. This exercise demonstrates NATO's readiness in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and serves as a message to Vladimir Putin.
Key Details and Strategic Significance
First-time Participation: Finland, having joined NATO in April 2023 after ending decades of neutrality, is participating for the first time in a foreign military exercise.
Sweden's Membership: Recently integrated into NATO, further enhancing regional security.