The new army chief believes that British soldiers must be ready to “fight and win” and likens the situation in Europe to preparing for World War II.
The day after a bloody day in Ukraine, General Patrick Sanders, Chief of Staff, warns that the army must be ready to confront Vladimir Putin’s “brutal aggression.”
In his speech on Tuesday, he states that troops must be deployed on the battlefield to allow them to “act quickly” in the event of an outbreak of conflict at NATO’s eastern frontier.
He previously told men and women under his command that “we must prepare to fight again in Europe.”
At least 28 civilians were killed in a Russian attack on Monday, including a missile strike in a crowded shopping center.
General Sanders will speak with Defense Minister Ben Wallace at a conference hosted by the Royal United Services Institute think tank.
In his first public speech since taking up the post, the general said: As a brutal attack on the ambitions of President Putin and his expansionists.
“This is our 1937 moment. We are not in war, but we must act swiftly so that we cannot contain the territorial expansion and get involved in the war.
“I will do everything with my power to ensure that the British Army plays a role in avoiding war.”
He will act as a deterrent to the Kremlin’s ambitions and will demand more combat preparation to prevent full-scale conflict.
To support Mr. Wallace’s efforts to secure more money from the Treasury, General Sanders has recently rebuked Whitehall’s voice calling for a transition from the Army to more modern capabilities. increase. Cyber your way across the river.
The Secretary of Defense prior to a spring statement warning that Britain’s defense spending will be set below NATO, which is at least 2% of GDP, by mid-2010, unless the Treasury invests more resources. I wrote a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
According to defense sources, Wallace is expected to emphasize that “now that the threat has changed, the government must be prepared to invest to keep us safe.”
Boris Johnson is meeting with other NATO leaders in Madrid to discuss a review of the military alliance to reflect Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
In a joint statement, G7 leaders said Vladimirputin’s attacks on civilians were “war crimes.”
The statement states: “As G7 leaders, we solemnly condemn the abominable attacks on Kremenchuk’s shopping malls.
“We are standing in unity with Ukraine to mourn the innocent victims of this brutal attack.
“Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute war crimes. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his head are held accountable.
“Today, we emphasized unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion, an unjustified war of choice that has been furious for 124 days.”
“We will continue to provide Ukraine with financial, humane and military support as long as necessary,” they said.
“We will not rest until Russia ends the cruel and meaningless war against Ukraine.”
At least eight civilians were killed and 21 were injured in a Russian missile attack on Lysychans’k on Monday, according to Luhansk Governor Serhiy Gaidai.
This small city is one of the last settlements in a state still under the control of the Ukrainian army.
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