Russia expands military presence near Finnish border

Russia expands military presence near Finnish border

Russia is strengthening its military infrastructure near the Finnish border and other parts of NATO’s northern flank, according to Finnish defence analyst Emil Kastehelmi. Kastehelmi reports visible progress in military construction and logistics, based on satellite imagery and public data. The developments follow Russia’s recent reorganisation of its armed forces in the northwest, including the re-establishment of the Leningrad Military Distric…

Finland will receive about 6,500 soldiers for military exercises aimed at strengthening defence capabilities. The exercises, Northern Strike 125 and Northern Star 25, aim to develop military cooperation and capabilities in the north of Finland with the allies of Otan, according to the Finnish army. The exercises focus on the development of the ability to plan and carry out multi-national land operations in the northern areas, as well as on impro…