15.02.2026 09:20
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Europe must be ready to fight to protect its people, values, and way of life. Starmer also mentioned that the UK will deploy its aircraft carriers to the Arctic and the "High North" region.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated in his speech at the 62nd Munich Security Conference that the European continent needs to stand on its own feet in the field of defense.
According to the news by News.com London Representative Bilal Acar; Starmer, who used the expression "We must build our hard power because that is the currency of the age," called for deeper cooperation, including economic ties between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
UNITED KINGDOM TO DEPLOY AIRCRAFT CARRIERS TO THE ARCTIC REGION
Starmer expressed that as part of the UK's efforts to enhance security against the Russian threat, the aircraft carrier task group will be deployed to the Arctic and the "High North" region; he also stated that the US, Canada, and other NATO allies will join the efforts to combat Russian threats in this region.
Stating that Russia will accelerate armament following a future peace agreement for Ukraine, Starmer said that Europe must be ready to "deter aggression" and, if necessary, fight to protect its people, values, and way of life.