NATO exercise Northern Star held near Russian border in Finland (defence24.com)

• NATO exercise Northern Star in Finland, 30-40 km from Russia
• 5,000 troops from seven nations, commanded by Finland
• Part of larger Sword 26 exercise with 15,500 troops

"NATO's exercise Northern Star is underway in Finnish forests approximately 30-40 km from the Russian border. More than 5,000 troops from Finland, Poland, the UK, France, Italy, Hungary, and the US are participating. The maneuvers are part of the larger US-led Sword 26 exercise focusing on NATO's northeastern flank. The challenging terrain near Kajaani simulates Arctic conditions."