Russia begins large military exercise "West" with NATO allies in the Baltic Sea

zeit.de (German)

Russia is launching a large military exercise named "West" on Friday, causing nervousness among experts and military personnel who are preparing for potential threats. The exercise involves transporting approximately 2,000 German soldiers and their vehicles to Lithuania via ship, as part of the larger Quadriga maneuver involving over 8,000 German soldiers and allies from 13 NATO countries. German Navy Inspector Jan Christian Kaack stated that Quadriga is a crucial exercise demonstrating Germany's defense capabilities, citing increased Russian aggression in the Baltic Sea, including incidents involving a shadow fleet and sabotage attempts.


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