General Sir Patrick Sanders has warned that Britain may face war with Russia within the next five years. He believes that a conflict with Russia is a realistic possibility by 2030. Sanders urged the UK government to take swift action to improve national resilience, noting that if Russia halts fighting in Ukraine, it could quickly prepare for a limited attack on a NATO member. He criticized stalled discussions about building essential defense infrastructure as being costly and not seen as a priority.
General Sir Patrick Sanders emphasized the urgent need for the UK government to develop national resilience in light of evolving threats, particularly regarding Russia. He stated that Britain must prepare for possible conflict within the next five years, warning that by 2030 a conflict with Russia is a realistic possibility. The general outlined that if fighting in Ukraine ceases, Russia could quickly regain the capability to launch limited attacks on NATO allies, necessitating immediate cross-national support.
The former Chief of the General Staff indicated that discussions on enhancing the UK's defensive infrastructure, such as building underground bunkers and command centers, have stagnated due to perceived cost implications and a lack of urgency. He suggested that the government's prioritization of these projects has been inadequate, reflecting an underestimation of the immediate threats posed by Russia’s military activities.
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