Sir Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, has issued a chilling warning that Britain must brace itself for the potential of war as Russia’s threat to Europe escalates. In an exclusive interview, Younger called for the UK to rearm and establish reserves through a national service program to defend against Vladimir Putin’s ambitions to dominate Eastern Europe and destabilize the West.
Having led MI6 during a time of rising global tensions, Younger emphasized that the UK must fully recognize the seriousness of the threat from Russia, particularly with the Kremlin’s growing alignment with the United States. “Putin and Trump together have done their best to persuade us that the rules have changed,” he stated, stressing the gravity of the current geopolitical situation.
Discussing the UK’s readiness for large-scale conflict, Younger expressed deep concern. “We have disarmed militarily, self-evidently. We’ve largely dismantled our military and industrial base, which is a big problem,” he warned. He noted that Britain has enjoyed decades of relative security, but at the cost of neglecting the importance of maintaining a robust military presence.
Younger also criticized the UK’s involvement in unnecessary wars over recent years, describing them as “wars of choice” that have unnecessarily burdened young people with sacrifices. He pointed out that this has fostered widespread cynicism about the notion of collective national effort when it comes to defending the country.
As global tensions reach unprecedented levels, Younger’s stark warning serves as a reminder that the UK’s defense strategy must urgently adapt to meet the challenges posed by a rapidly shifting world order.
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