Thousands of British troops will be deployed in high-profile military exercises on Russia ’s borders in a show of strength against Vladimir Putin ’s invasion of Ukraine.
Around 8,000 soldiers will take part in European training missions alongside NATO and UK Joint Expeditionary Force allies this summer.
Some 120 British Warrior armoured personnel carriers, 72 Challenger 2 tanks and a dozen AS-90 guns will be sent to countries including Finland, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania.
