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A lake is flanked by layers of browns: rust, clay and beige, with the gradual excavation of earth.

Examples of new Nato initiatives on Europe's northern flank include the establishment of new Nato bases, and efforts to establish joint defence forces, in northern Finland.

Estonia and Finland have also raised concerns, accusing Russia of deploying technology to jam satellite navigation signals near Nato's eastern flank – though the country has denied that.

Raducanu is likely to be flanked by increased security at the event.

Romania is both a member of the European Union and a key Nato member state on the Western alliance's eastern flank.