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NATO considers anti-tank barriers along Russian border as Putin rearms

Published by The Independent · United Kingdom 37 min ago
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Russia has begun rebuilding its military stockpiles, Finland’s army commander warns

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Finland is looking to Ukraine’s defence experience as the country seeks to fortify a 1,340 kilometre border with Russia.

Finland’s army commander, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki, said Kyiv’s “extensive defense lines” and anti-tank obstacles has helped to slow down Russia’s attacks.

“Conditions in Finland are more challenging,”General Pasi Välimäki told Bloomberg.

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