FT: Transfer of British troops to Germany caused by disagreements with Russia in Ukraine countries of the European Union (EU) with Russia on the situation in eastern Ukraine. This became known to the Financial Times.
Thus, Britain will be ready at any time to support the buildup of NATO forces in the region. The transfer was caused by fears of a number of Western countries, which believe that Moscow is preparing to attack Ukraine.
As RIA Novosti notes with reference to Western media, the number of tanks and armored vehicles transferred to Germany could be about 250.
Earlier, Lieutenant General Ralph Wooddiss, commander of the ground forces, said that London will create new military bases in Germany, Kenya and Oman. According to him, these facilities will help the country prepare for possible armed conflicts.