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Britain’s Russia Wake-Up Call

Britain’s military chief warns of growing Russian aggression as northern European allies prepare a naval partnership with consequences far beyond military headquarters.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 9

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Russia’s assassinations, sabotage and cyberattacks demand a clearer response from Britain, its defense chief, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, told the Financial Times in an interview published November 8.

Knighton said Britain lagged behind European allies in understanding …

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