UK Deploying Largest Warship to Arctic to Deter Russian Aggression

The United Kingdom announced it is sending its largest warship to the Arctic in a direct response to increasing Russian military activity in the region. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the deployment underscores Britain's commitment to Arctic security and NATO's northern flank. The move comes as Arctic tensions have escalated with Russia expanding its military infrastructure in the far north, raising concerns among NATO allies about freedom of navigation and access to increasingly valuable shipping routes as ice retreats.