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"Escalating Nordic Tensions: Putin Deploys Troops to Finnish Border Amid Russia's Anger Over NATO Accessions"

Tensions are escalating in the Nordic region as Finland's Prime Minister urges the EU to increase defense spending and coordination in response to Russia's perceived long-term conflict with the West. Denmark also plans to boost defense spending and military capacity, including aid to Ukraine, amid Russia's condemnation of NATO expansion. President Putin warned of deploying troops and systems of destruction to the border after Finland joins NATO, and also stated Russia's technical readiness for nuclear war if the US sends troops to Ukraine.