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Starmer Announces UK to Deploy Carrier Strike Group to the Arctic

Published February 14, 2026, 14:13
Starmer Announces UK to Deploy Carrier Strike Group to the Arctic

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, accused Russia of aggression and spreading misinformation to create division and destabilize Europe. He emphasized that Russia is rearming and rebuilding its armed forces, while warning that it could use military force against NATO by the end of the decade. Starmer stressed the need for Europe to be ready to defend its values and way of life, to stand on its own feet, and to strengthen cooperation between member states. He also announced the deployment of the UK's carrier strike group to the North Atlantic and the strengthening of cooperation with France in the field of nuclear energy.