The drill, named Cold Response, has kicked off
today in Norway amid escalating tensions between
Russia and the West over the invasion of Ukraine.

The exercise includes 30,000 troops from more than 25 countries from Europe and North America, 200 aircraft, and 50 vessels.

The largest Nato exercise which is held just a few miles from the Russian border was planned long before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine but its significance has now been heightened.


"This exercise is extremely important for the security of Norway and its allies. We will practice an allied reinforcement of Norway", Norwegian Defence Minister Odd Roger Enoksen.

"It is not being held because of the Russian authorities' attack on Ukraine, but given the backdrop there is a heightened significance."
The aim of the drill is to test how Norway and Alliance members would work together on land, in the air, and at sea in line with Article 5 of NATO's charter, which requires member states to come to the aid of another member state under attack.

"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", stated General Yngve Odlo, head of Norway's Joint Headquarters and in charge of Cold Response.

The Norwegian armed forces said it provided thorough information to the Russians, including the Russian Ministry of Defense, saying that was vital for preventing misunderstandings and unnecessary conflict.

Russia has declined to observe the exercise, which is held every two years and is due to end on April 1.

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What an exercise.

Wish a world without wars, bitter politics, hatred, deceit, and greed were possible.

TONYE001:
Wish a world without wars, bitter politics, hatred, deceit, and greed were possible.

What they are looking for they will soon see it.

GOOD. MOW ARE NOW FULLY INVOLVED TO TEACH PUTIN A LESSON.

orisa37:
GOOD. MOW ARE NOW FULLY INVOLVED TO TEACH PUTIN A LESSON.

Russia may not be tough with foot soldiers and tanks, you see nuke! This is one thing that should be avoided, nuke doesn't care about strength it's damage, damage and more damage.

Still, I think Russia will avoid the borders and any harm/attacks on NATO states to prevent article 5.

TONYE001:
Wish a world without wars, bitter politics, hatred, deceit, and greed were possible.

Eve why ?

Stephenmoka4:
Russia may not be tough with foot soldiers and tanks, you see nuke! This is one thing that should be avoided, nuke doesn't care about strength it's damage, damage and more damage.

Still, I think Russia will avoid the borders and any harm/attacks on NATO states to prevent article 5.

I now think Russian nukes are overhyped like their military

Kelvin3476:

I now think Russian nukes are overhyped like their military

I don't think so... NATO is still considerate about the masses. A man kill a snake but was bitten during the attack, he later died due to the venom. The man lose cuz he's worth more than snakes.

Also don't forget chemical weapons, this one is another dangerous weapon. If Russia go all in because NATO wants to go all in, it would not end well.