Russia last carried out mass military exercises in the Baltic Sea in June, two months after Finland became NATO’s newest member.
U.S. military higher-ups described the BALTOPS and Arctic Challenge exercises as essential steps in solidifying the NATO alliance.
The timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now.
Putin has declared victory in the eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk, but the high cost of Russian gains may limit a new advance.
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