U.K. To Send 800 Troops To The Arctic

Gavin Williamson visiting UK troops of the NATO eFP battle group in Tapa, Estonia in March Credit: REUTERS

The SUN: Britain will send 800 troops to the Arctic to stop Russia grabbing land as the ice caps melt, Gavin Williamson says

In a warning shot to Russia, Gavin Williamson said the Government was drawing up a 'defence Arctic strategy' with hundreds of commandos being deployed to Norway next year

BRITAIN will send 800 troops to the Arctic next year to stop Russia grabbing land as the ice caps melt.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said ministers were drawing up a new strategy which will see hundreds of commandos being deployed to Norway to deal with the growing threat from Russia "in our back yard".

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Update #1: UK sending 800 troops to Arctic in warning shot to Russia (The Telegraph)
Update #2: UK to Send Commandos to Norway to Curb Russian Activity in Arctic – Report (Sputnik)

WNU Editor: Bring warm clothing.