NATO has started Freezing Winds 25 military exercises in the Finnish part of the Baltic Sea and also in the Gulf of Finland.

Durinsg the exercise, NATO forces will also operate in Estonian territorial waters.

From November 24 to December 4, 2025, a total of 20 combat vessels, supply and support vessels from various allied countries will participate in the exercise, together with 5,000 servicemen.

“In addition to Finland, troops and ships from Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States are participating. NATO’s Standing Mine Countermeasures Group SNMCMG1 is also participating. The total strength of the exercise is approximately 5,000 soldiers. In addition to the Navy, troops and vessels from the Army, Air Force, Defence Forces Logistics Command, and Border Guard will participate in the international naval exercise. The exercise involves round-the-clock flight operations by fighter jets, maritime surveillance aircraft, and helicopters,” The Finnish Defence Forces informs.

As befits NATO, the war drills are designed to boost “defence capabilities” exclusively.

“Freezing Winds 25 demonstrates the commitment of the allied countries and Finland to securing the Baltic Sea in all situations. We are capable of conducting joint operations with our allies quickly and efficiently, and exercises such as this maintain and develop these capabilities,” Captain Marko Laaksonen, Chief of Operations of the Finnish Navy, declared.

Clearly, this is another step forward by NATO in preparation for a war with Russia. Highly likely, the “defensive” Alliance will practice a sea blockade on Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave by blocking the Gulf of Finland during this exercise. The threat, however, “comes from Moscow,” they say.