Britain is considering making a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's borders in response to Russia massing troops on the border with Ukraine, the government said on Saturday.
British troops arrive to Hoek van Holland to travel by land to Norway, as part of the NATO's military excercise, in Hoek van Holland, Netherlands October 10, 2018. REUTERS/Piroschka van de WouwLONDON, Jan 29 - Britain is considering making a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's borders in response to Russia massing troopswould be met with swift sanctions and would be devastating for both sides.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.
"I have ordered our Armed Forces to prepare to deploy across Europe next week, ensuring we are able to support our NATO allies."
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