Finland’s government has announced plans to strengthen its military by raising troop levels and increasing defense spending. Helsinki cited concerns over actions by neighboring Russia as a reason for the beef up.
Deutsche Welle: Finland to ramp up troop levels amid heightened Russian tensions
Finland's Chief of Staff of the Defence Command Rear Admiral Kari Takanen (R) and Chief of Staff of the German armed forces Volker Wieker (2ndR) attend a meeting on February 22, 2016 in Kuwait City.
