Across Europe, the NATO military alliance is conducting its largest exercises since the Cold War. Tens of thousands of troops from 32 countries are taking part. NATO officials and European leaders are adding to the sense of urgency, warning that a direct conflict with Russia is becoming an increasing threat. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports from Latvia on how all this is translating to NATO training on the ground.
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