In Lapland, NATO conducted its largest artillery exercise following Finland's 2023 membership in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Heikki Autto highlighted the contrast between the joy of children meeting Santa Claus and the military presence for the exercise. Finland, with a long border with Russia, has been preparing for hybrid warfare threats. Autto emphasized the need for Europe to utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and indicated Finland's openness to various defense strategies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)