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Russia Highlights Military Buildup Near FinlandRussia expands forces to nearly 100,000 troops near Finland as NATO strengthens command bases close to the border.
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- Dmitry Medvedev accused Finland of establishing a forward base aimed at launching an attack on Russia.
- NATO is increasing its operational footprint in Finland across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.
- Russia is upgrading military facilities near the Finnish border, including a new artillery brigade and engineering units.
- The buildup signals a long-term strategic response by Russia to Finland’s NATO integration and regional security shifts.
It is likely preparing a springboard for an assault on our country.— Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, comments on Finland's military preparations in the context of NATO membership.
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