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Britain doubles troops in Norway

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Britain said it would double its troop presence in Norway to 2,000 to deter what Defence Secretary John Healey called Russia’s growing military threat in the Arctic.

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Why Putin's guns are set to flood Britain
Not actually 'Putin's guns' - the real threat is from the Ukrainian side of the frontline. Still, my latest for @theipaper.com on the depressing truth that an end to the war will likely see illegal guns flow west
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Why Putin's guns are set to flood Britain
Increasingly sophisticated weapons - from rare pistols to sniper rifles – are appearing on Europe's black markets from Ukraine's front lines
inews.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM

Reposted by Anne Applebaum

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NY Times has been announcing the fall of Pokrovsk regularly since mid-2024. Maybe they are right this time, but it would be good practice to admit previous errors.
Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults
Russian troops have advanced at a glacial pace in recent months, but gains in southern and eastern Ukraine could give Moscow an edge in U.S.-mediated peace talks.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM