Boris Johnson remains committed to Nordic and Baltic defence against Russian AGGRESSION

Mr Johnson said Britain was a “reassuring presence” for allies facing “Russian antagonism” ahead of the high-level talks in London on Monday night.

Foreign ministers from EU nations Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden will attend the working dinner and meeting, along with counterparts from non-EU nations Norway and Iceland.

The summit will discuss issues including continued security and defence cooperation after the UK leaves the EU, as well as wider issues including Russia, Iran and transatlantic relations amid bubbling World War 3 tensions.

Mr Johnson said: “In an increasingly complex world, Britain remains a reassuring presence to its friends, especially those facing continued Russian antagonism in the north of Europe and the Baltic region.

“Our troop commitment to Estonia is a firm demonstration that Britain will always stand by its allies in the face of outside aggression, and a message to others that the unity that Nato provides and sustains will never be broken.

“Britain wants a safe and secure world, and as we leave the European Union, we will continue to defend and promote our common interests, as we rise to any challenges we face together.”

Later this week Mr Johnson will attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Estonia.

Last week to support Nato operations in the Baltic region amid increasing Russian aggression.

UK Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said: “Since last year’s Warsaw Summit, the UK is stepping up its commitment to Nato, nowhere more clearly than in the Baltic States.

“Nato’s presence on land, sea and air is vital to secure peace and prosperity.”

But last year German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter-Steinmeier warned Nato of “sabre-rattling” against Russia.

His comments came after Nato staged military manoeuvres in eastern Europe.

Mr Steinmeier said: “Whoever believes that symbolic tank parades on the alliance’s eastern border will bring more security is mistaken.

“We are well-advised not to create pretexts to renew an old confrontation.”