In Poland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that Canada will send troops and fighter jets to eastern Europe, where tensions between NATO and Russia have reached levels not seen since the Cold War. Wheels up - heading to Poland, Ukraine and the @NATO summit for a busy few days working with our allies & partners. Trudeau made the announcement at the start of a two-day NATO leaders’ summit in Warsaw where Russia will loom large. https://t.co/UJyJn8d5WO —Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 07, 2016Up to six CF-18s will also be sent to Europe to help NATO patrol allied airspace against Russian threats. Tensions have since ratcheted up considerably, with eastern European NATO members worried about Russia’s intentions in the region.

Source: National Post July 08, 2016 12:00 UTC