"The PM stressed the continent must "stand on its own two feet" when it comes to defence commitments. During his speech, Starmer also said the UK would deploy its carrier strike group to the Arctic and High North as part of efforts to bolster security against Russian threats. Starmer said the US, Canada and other Nato allies would also join the initiative to combat Russian threats in the region."
"Numbering 32 members, including several Eastern European countries, Article 5 is one of Nato's core principles. It says that an armed attack against one or more members will be considered an attack against all. But Starmer sought to dispel Trump's doubts, telling the conference that the UK's commitment to Article 5 is "as profound now as ever". He added: "Be in no doubt, if called on, the UK would come to your aid today.""
Europe must be prepared to fight to protect its people, values and way of life. Deeper UK–EU economic and security cooperation should be pursued to strengthen continental resilience. The UK will deploy its carrier strike group to the Arctic and High North to bolster security against Russian threats, with the US, Canada and other NATO allies joining the initiative. Russian rearmament following any future peace deal for Ukraine would accelerate, requiring Europe to deter aggression and build hard power. The UK’s commitment to Article 5 collective defence remains profound and the UK would come to allies’ aid if called upon.
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