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Finland Will Take Part in NATO Nuclear Weapons Drills Steadfast Noon - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finland will take part in the NATO nuclear drills Steadfast Noon for the first time this year, Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reported on Friday, citing sources.
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The two-week nuclear deterrence exercise will begin on October 14 in the airspace of the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands.
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NATO Kick-Starts Barrage of Drills Near Russia’s Borders
Russia has repeatedly pointed out NATO's unprecedented activity near its western borders in recent years. The bloc claims it is expanding initiatives as part of "deterring Russian aggression."
Moscow has frequently expressed concern over the buildup of NATO forces in Europe. The Kremlin has noted that Russia does not pose a threat to anyone but will not ignore actions that could potentially endanger its interests.
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