Canada to send 1,000 troops to E. Europe to boost NATO presence at Russia’s doorstep

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly pledged to send 1,000 troops to Latvia to deter Russia shortly after the US President urged Canada to boost its involvement in NATO.
The soldiers are to join NATO high-readiness brigade in Eastern Europe, according to Canadian media reports.
“As a responsible partner in the world, Canada stands side by side with its NATO Allies working to deter aggression and assure peace and stability in Europe,” Canada’s Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan said in a statement Thursday. “I know our men and women in uniform will represent the best that Canada has to offer.”

Read more: Canada to send 1,000 troops to E. Europe to boost NATO presence at Russia’s doorstep