NATO Exercise Sends Warning to Russia\, Message to Members

NATO Exercise Sends Warning to Russia, Message to Members

Largest show of force since Cold War shows clout to Moscow, cost of security to 29 bloc members

BYNESET, Norway—A force of NATO warships, aircraft and marines stormed a beach here in Europe’s icy north on Tuesday to practice repelling an invader, part of the bloc’s largest military exercises since the Cold War.

The show of strength is a warning to Norway’s neighbor, Russia. It is also a message for the host country and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s 28 other members: Security comes at a price.

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