WARSAW: The largest war game in eastern Europe since the end of the cold war has started in Poland on Monday as Nato and partner countries seek to mount a display of strength as a response to concerns about Russia’s assertiveness and actions.
The 10-day military exercise, involving 31,000 troops and thousands of vehicles from 24 countries, has been welcomed among Nato’s allies in the region, though defence experts warn that any mishap could prompt an offensive reaction from Moscow.
The manoeuvres are aimed at “checking the alliance´s ability to defend its eastern flank,” Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said at ceremonies …read more
Source: The News International
