UK Prepared to Defend Eastern Europe Against Russian Aggression, Top Officer Warns

British Army Ready for Immediate Action Amid Russian Missile Threats

A senior UK military official has raised alarms about the nation’s preparedness for a potential escalation involving Russia.

Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration about deploying new missiles that allegedly cannot be intercepted, the UK Army emphasized readiness to respond to any aggression.

General Patrick Sanders, head of the British Army, urged a “mental shift” within the British public and government, emphasizing the need to modernize the army and increase its size to handle future threats.

Putin’s recent rhetoric has included testing advanced weaponry, like the Oreshnik ballistic missile, which he claims operates at speeds that current defense systems cannot counter.

These developments highlight increasing tensions between NATO nations and Russia, with military leaders across Europe reinforcing calls for heightened defense preparedness.