They used to 'fear' Putin, but now these two NATO heavyweights are doing the unthinkable

The UK and France are sharpening their military readiness through exercises designed to test how NATO forces could respond to a simulated enemy threat. The drills come amid heightened tensions between the alliance and Russia, with Moscow’s heavily militarised Kaliningrad exclave remaining a key strategic concern in Europe’s security calculations. British and French forces are rehearsing battlefield coordination, rapid deployment and defensive operations as NATO members reassess their preparedness for a potential confrontation. The exercises do not necessarily indicate that a conflict is imminent, but they highlight the alliance’s focus on deterrence and collective defence. What message could these military rehearsals send to Moscow?