Britain To Deploy 20 K Troops In Northern Europe Deter Threats From Russia

This was said by the Prime Minister of the UK.

Britain said it planned to step up its military presence in Northern Europe, including deploying 20,000 troops to the region next year, to help protect critical infrastructure at a time of growing concern over Russian sabotage.

This was said by the Prime Minister of the UK Rishi Sunak, reports The Independent.

“This week, we have seen yet again that our security cannot be taken for granted. It is vital that we stand united against those with malign intent,” Sunak said as he met fellow leaders as part of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence cooperation summit.

The PM clarified that his country would send 20,000 soldiers, sailors, marines and air men and women plus eight Royal Navy ships and a group of fast jets and military helicopters to help police and deter threats from Russia.

Britain also said they would take part in large-scale, multi-country exercises, and carry out air policing and cold weather training.

It is important to note that the Joint Expeditionary Force includes: Britain, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Estonia.