UK to deploy mighty aircraft carrier strike group to North Atlantic | Politics | News
Britain will deploy its powerful group of carrier strike warships to the North Atlantic this year as fears of a potential World War III continue to erupt. The deployment will take place at a time when concerns about security in the so-called High North region continue.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the Munich Security Conference: “Today I can announce that the UK will deploy our aircraft carrier strike group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, to the North Atlantic and Northern North this year, operating alongside the US, Canada and other NATO allies, in a strong demonstration of our commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.” The deployment follows Donald Trump’s earlier claim that he wants to take over Greenland. The US President claimed that he did not believe that Denmark, whose territory includes Greenland, was doing enough to defend itself against threats from Russia and China. European countries have rallied behind Denmark over the suggestion that the United States might annex Greenland.
Sir Keir also warned that Europe, facing a growing threat like Russia, must be ready to fight.
In his speech in the conference hall, the Prime Minister said, “We now feel the solidity of peace and the softening of the ground under our feet.
“It is the duty of leaders to stay ahead of these seismic patterns, but this goes against the course of history.”
He said leaders should not hesitate because “Russia has proven its appetite for aggression.”
Sir Keir added that “Russia’s rearmament will accelerate further” following the peace agreement with Ukraine and that “we must fully respond to this threat”.
“We are not at a crossroads to disrupt thousands of speech traditions. The road ahead is smooth and open. We must build our hard power because this is the currency of the age.
“We must be able to deter aggression and, yes, be ready to fight if necessary.”
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