'Russia arming Argentina' for Falklands showdown with UK
Britain is to send two troop-carrying Chinook helicopters and a new surface-to-air missile system to the Falkland Islands, amid fears Russia could be arming Argentina.
Michael Fallon, the British Defence Secretary, said the islands would be ready to repel "any potential threat" following reports that the Kremlin was preparing to lease 12 Su-24 long-range bombers to Buenos Aires in exchange for beef and wheat.
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