Russia, China and Iran could target UK via Irish 'backdoor', think tank warns

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Russian warships travelling through the English Channel. The report warned that UK and Ireland are at risk from an ‘acute maritime menace’ posed by a Russia. Photograph: Royal Navy/PA Wire Britain faces a "backdoor" threat to its security from a Russian, Chinese and Iranian presence in Ireland, a report by an influential think tank has stated, accusing Dublin of "freeloading" when it comes to European defence. The UK should also expand its air and naval presence in Northern Ireland, to counter a growing Russian threat on the UK's western flank, the Policy Exchange report states, which is backed by two…

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