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Amidst the military preparations, the local population of Gotland exhibits mixed feelings. The island's mayor, Meit Fohlin, expressed that while many residents feel safer due to the heightened military presence, others feel anxious about the escalating militarization and the looming threat from Russia. The modern military footprint has disrupted the tranquility that once characterized the island, leading some to reflect on Europe’s long-standing belief that a significant war would not resurface on the continent.