Russian-Norwegian military border exchange
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Military commanders from Russia and Norway met at the start of a day-long border exchange. -
The annual event is meant to improve cross-border relations between the two countries. This year's exchange comes at a time when border tensions between Norway and Russia appear to be on the rise. -
Soldiers listen to instructions ahead of a live-fire exercise. -
A Norwegian border guard demonstrates how to fire an MG 3 automatic machine gun. -
A Russian soldier tests out Norwegian border patrol equipment. -
Patrol gear on display at the army post. -
The Norwegian army uses dogs, surveillance gear and other technology to patrol its 196-kilometer border with Russia.
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