HMS Diamond flies NATO flag after joining maritime group
The Type 45 destroyer is deployed as part of the Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG2).
The Type 45 destroyer is deployed as part of the Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG2).
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said "lethal and non-lethal aid" will continue to be provided to Ukraine.
Lithuania borders fellow NATO members Latvia and Poland, but also Belarus – Russia's stalwart ally.
The Royal Navy vessel is operating in the Arctic Circle as it prepares for the bi-annual NATO exercise.
The F-35 is the RAF's most advanced aircraft and will be based alongside Belgian F-16s on the deployment.
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Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning jets joined Enhanced Vigilance Patrols for the first time.
NATO continues to bolster its troop presence in member states bordering Ukraine.
He added that the UK is not actively supporting British nationals volunteering to help the defence of Ukraine.
The 30-nation strong alliance will continue beefing up its defences on its eastern flank.
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The news came shortly before plans for Russian and Ukrainian officials to meet were revealed.
As Russia's invasion reaches Kharkiv, the UK Foreign Secretary has expressed fears of a NATO conflict.
British warships, fighter jets and ground troops are on fresh deployments in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
NATO leaders and heads of government met on Friday to discuss the situation.
All NATO members agree to mutual defence in response to an enemy attack.