NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint NATO exercise since becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance in April.
Finland formally joined NATO on April 4, drawing a threat from Moscow of counter-measures . Sweden hopes to be a member by the time of the alliance s summit in Vilnius in July.
By Anne Kauranen ROVAJARVI, Finland (Reuters) - NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday to defend their newest
NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint NATO exercise in the region since becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance in April. The addition of Finland doubles the length of the…