Russland vs. Ukraine

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In letzter Zeit haben sich einige westliche Politiker und Militärs zur Gefahr eines Kriegs mit (u. a.) Russland geäußert. Ich weiß nicht, ob es dafür einen passenderen Thread gibt …

West must prepare for all-out war with Russia within 20 years, Nato official says

The warning comes as Nato begins its largest military exercise since the Cold War next week

The West should prepare for all-out war with Russia within the next 20 years, a leading Nato military official has said, as the largest Nato military operation in decades is launched.

Admiral Rob Bauer, a Dutch naval officer and Nato military committee chief, said large numbers of civilians would need to be mobilised and urged governments to put in place systems to manage the process.

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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/ru...33399.html

Defence secretary warns of further wars with Russia, China and Iran in next five years

Grant Shapps said the West had moved from a post-war to a pre-war world in his first major speech as defence secretary

Britain should prepare for further wars involving China, Russia, Iran and North Korea in the next five years, Grant Shapps has warned.

In his first speech as defence secretary, Shapps presented a dark picture of a “pre-war world” in which old and new enemies have redrawn battle lines against Britain and the West.

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/po...78918.html

Norwegian army chief warns against Russia threat

Norway only has a few years in which to develop defense that is a match for Russia's growing aggressiveness, Gen. Eirik Kristofferson, head of the Norwegian Armed Forces, said.

"The current window of opportunity will remain open for a year or two, perhaps three, which is when we will have to invest even more in our defense," Kristoffersen was quoted as having said by Dagbladet.

"We do not know what will become of Russia in three years. We need to prepare a strong national defense to be able to meet an uncertain and unpredictable world," the Norwegian defense chief added.

The general pointed out that Russia has managed to restore its military capacity much more quickly than anticipated. Recently, Russia has switched to a wartime economy where weapons factories are working round the clock and is working with such states as Iran and North Korea.

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https://news.err.ee/1609229460/norwegian...sia-threat

"Unsere Gesellschaften auf Krieg vorbereiten"

Britischer Armeechef lässt mit düsterer Prognose aufhorchen

Deutliche Warnung an alle Landsleute und auch an alle Europäer: Der britische General Sanders skizziert die Bedrohung durch Russland. Diese sei real.

Der britische Armeechef General Sir Patrick Sanders hat mit einem dramatischen Appell an seine Landsleute für Aufsehen gesorgt. Es müsse eine "nationale Mobilisierung" stattfinden, um die Herausforderungen, denen die Nato gegenübersteht, bewältigen zu können. Sanders forderte in diesem Zusammenhang die Schaffung einer "Bürgerarmee", die im Notfall in kürzester Zeit handlungsfähig sein und die regulären britischen Truppen bei der Landesverteidigung unterstützen könne.

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In der britischen Regierung stieß Sanders Appell jedoch auf Skepsis. "Das britische Militär hat eine lange Tradition als Freiwilligenarmee. Es gibt keine Pläne, daran etwas zu ändern", sagte ein Regierungssprecher. Weiterhin hieß es, dass man über die Ausführungen Sanders nicht glücklich sei. Premierminister Rishi Sunak stimme nicht mit Sanders überein, zudem halte man seine Warnung für "nicht hilfreich". Es handle sich lediglich um "hypothetische Szenarien".

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https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/ukra...rgern.html