Finland Set to Boost NATO Stance With Multinational Battle Group
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NATO defense ministers gave political backing to establishing a multinational battle group in Finland, which is responsible for guarding the military alliance’s longest border with Russia.
Finland is on track to become the ninth country to host a forward land forces contingent after ministers supported the move in Brussels on Friday. The decision includes setting up a command unit for land forces, according to a statement by the Finnish government.