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NATO SHOCKWAVE? Finland To Practice Forcefully Crossing Russian Border During Naval Drills

May 18, 2026
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Finland has launched large-scale naval exercises near Russia’s border, prompting alarm in Moscow after a Russian military expert claimed the drills would simulate “breaking through” the Russian border using armored vehicles, artillery and drones. The Narrow Waters 26-1 exercises in the Gulf of Finland involve around 3,000 personnel, including troops from the United States and Germany, as NATO expands military coordination across the Baltic region. Finnish authorities say the drills are focused on maritime operations and unmanned systems, while Russian officials increasingly portray NATO activity near the border as a growing security threat. #finland, #russia, #nato, #balticsea, #finlandrussia, #russiaukrainewar, #natoexercise, #militarydrills, #balticregion, #gulfoffinland, #moscow, #kremlin, #natorussia, #worldnews, #geopolitics, #breakingnews, #warnews, #finlandnews, #russianborder, #militarynews Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews
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