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US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills
The U.S. and NATO allies will conduct scaled-back Baltic Sea drills due to operational demands in other regions, though the exercise aims to demonstrate unity and strength against Russia. The annual BALTOPS exercise, involving 20 vessels from 15 nations, will proceed under U.S. leadership despite reduced participation compared to previous years.
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