While NATO may be yearning to take on Russia in the Arctic, many of its troops lack the necessary expertise for survival in such extreme conditions.

Although NATO forces regularly participate in drills in the region, many remain unprepared for the harsh realities of Arctic life.

Though NATO forces routinely participate in the bloc’s drills in the region, many of them are still not prepared to survive in the Arctic’s harsh conditions, The Sun reports citing Minna Alander, a researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs.

"Not all NATO allies have the capabilities that are needed and that work in the Arctic environment and climate,” Alander said.....more below

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