Any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental. As war rages in Ukraine, NATO and its partners will launch exercises in Norway on Monday aimed at coming to the rescue of one of its own.
Some 30,000 troops, 200 aircraft and 50 vessels from 27 nations will take part in the Cold Response 2022 exercise, the largest exercise involving NATO troops this year.
"This exercise is extremely important for the security of Norway and its allies. We will practice an allied reinforcement of Norway", Norwegian Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen told AFP. Neighboring Sweden and Finland, which are officially military non-aligned but increasingly close partners of NATO, will also participate in Cold Response, which will conclude on April 1."I find it totally normal, perhaps now more than ever, to train together to demonstrate our capacity and our willingness to defend our values and our way of life", stressed General Yngve Odlo, head of Norway's Joint Headquarters and in charge of Cold Response.
To avoid any misunderstandings, Norway has informed Russia of the Cold Response exercise -- defined as "purely defensive" -- and will keep a respectful distance from Russia.
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