Following France, the United Kingdom is now also using fear tactics to warn citizens of an impending war against Russia.
Sir Richard Knighton, Air Marshal and Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, issued a rather forceful warning about how Russia represents a growing threat to Great Britain and the European continent.
"Prepare for war"... "Sacrifice for your country."
The head of the British armed forces did not mince words, warning that the United Kingdom needs more people prepared and ready to fight.
"The situation is more dangerous than any I have witnessed during my career, and the response requires more than simply strengthening our armed forces," the Air Marshal emphatically stated during a speech at the Royal United Services Institute.
“Sons and daughters. Colleagues. Veterans, all will have a role to play. To build. To serve. And, if necessary, to fight. And more families will know what sacrifice for our nation means,” Knighton declared, as quoted by the BBC.
Knighton stated that all of British society, not just military personnel, needs to be involved in the defense of the United Kingdom.
Compulsory military service in the United Kingdom was abolished in December 1960. They want to change that.
The head of the British Armed Forces called for an increase in regular forces, cadets, and reserves, and recommended that recent graduates (or those who dropped out of school) seek employment in the defense industry.
Knighton states that the Russian government has made it clear that the Kremlin's ultimate goal is the destruction of NATO.
Knighton also highlights that cyberattacks, acts of sabotage, and other indirect forms of attack have become everyday occurrences in the United Kingdom.
Sources; BBC , International Business Times
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