Russia sends troops to Finnish and Estonian border

Russia is deploying hundreds more troops to the region bordering Finland and Estonia. The  website of investigative journalist released a new video showing Russian military convoy on road in Leningrad region.

Also the new Russian Pantsyr-S1 (NATO designation SA-22 Greyhound) short-range air defense systems were spotted near Vyborg, city is located near the Russia’s border with Finland.

Early Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council said that Moscow will give a symmetrical and effective answer to any NATO build up along the Alliance’s eastern borders.

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