Russia accelerates military expansion near Finnish border

Satellite imagery reveals new Russian infrastructure and aircraft near NATO's northern frontier.

The latest news on Russia and Finland. We now know that Russia is rapidly enhancing its military presence near the Finnish border, according to satellite imagery analysed by Western officials, the New York Times reported on Monday (here).

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New facilities, troop encampments, and combat aircraft have appeared at multiple sites across north-western Russia. The build-up appears to align with Moscow's stated plans to restructure its armed forces following Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO.

Adult Brown bear Ursus arctos on a tree trunk next to a pond in wild Kainuu in Eastern Finland near Russian Border // Shutterstock

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