Nato sending additional ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe amid Russia’s troop build-up near Ukraine
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNato has confirmed it is sending additional ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe amid Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine.
Tensions between Russia and the West are currently high and more than 100,000 Russian troops are stationed at various points along its border with Ukraine - a former Soviet state.
Nato said it is beefing up its “deterrence” presence in the Baltic Sea area. A number of members of the 30-country military organisation have offered troops and equipment.
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