Only just seen this discussion, but to add my observation from only a couple of years ago... I was part of a UK convoy that transited through Sweden to Norway which obviously took a few days.
There were at least three occasions whilst we stopped over night whereby I or one of the other driver party members were approached and slapped on the shoulder to be told .." Its good to see UK military on our roads.." and that they were seriously looking at wanting the government to apply to join NATO as they felt uncomfortable with the pesky ruskies.... As one individual stated...they felt very alone these days.