US troops stationed in Norway worsening tensions: Russia

‘Moscow has said that the continued presence of US troops on Norwegian soil will increase tensions with Russia.
Norway recently announced that 330 US marines will remain stationed in a base in the country until the end of 2018, doubling the initially-announced one-year trial period for the troops’ deployment.
The US troops were sent to the Norwegian base last January for winter warfare and cross-country skiing practice and to take part in joint drills with other NATO countries.
“We consider that this step contradicts Norwegian policy of not deploying foreign military bases in the country in times of peace,” said a statement released by the Russian embassy in Norway on Saturday.’
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