On the occasion of NATO's 75th anniversary, discussions around the alliance's readiness and the global geopolitical climate have taken a sobering tone. The former Head of the British Army, Lord Richard Dannat, criticized the government's lack of preparation in response to global conflict, aligning with Defence Editor at the Evening Standard, Robert Fox, and James Heappey's sentiment that the world is increasingly unstable. NATO's Deputy General, Mircea Geoană, in an interview set for 5pm @LBC, emphasized the need for UK citizens to prepare for a situation 'close to war' with Russia, highlighting the inadequacy of the UK's military preparedness. Geoană also mentioned that despite potential political changes in the U.S., such as a Trump win, America's engagement with NATO would continue, asserting 'we think he does get it'. He stressed the unreliability of Russia in peace talks, indicating a significant distrust towards the country. The narrative across these discussions points to a growing concern over national and international security, urging a reevaluation of defense strategies amidst a 'dangerous world.' LBC’s Political Editor noted 'no one in Britain seems to be worried about war', and 'it's not a question of if, it's a matter of when', emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
'He’s saying that it’s not a question of if, it’s a matter of when.’ LBC’s Political Editor @NatashaC tells @TomSwarbrick1 Downing Street aren’t ‘really listening’ to experts like the Nato Deputy Secretary General, who says the UK should prepare for 'something close to war.' https://t.co/BxJWqOxwzT
UK should prepare for 'something close to war', Nato's Deputy General tells @TomSwarbrick1, warning Russia 'cannot be trusted' https://t.co/kosKgLc7HR
'What is it the British people aren't getting?' As @TomSwarbrick1 admits 'no one in Britain seems to be worried about war', Nato Deputy Secretary General @Mircea_Geoana emphasises that 'there's no doubt we're living in a dangerous world.' https://t.co/OlDQNpb4Wc
'We neglected defence because we believed we were living in a serene world.' Nato Deputy Secretary General @Mircea_Geoana tells @TomSwarbrick1 that the UK should prepare for 'something close to war'. https://t.co/f8JbUTOMvn
NEW: NATO's deputy general, Mircea Geoană tells @TomSwarbrick1 - UK citizens needs to prepare for something close to war with Russia - America will still engage with NATO even if Trump wins and we think he does get it - Russia are not to be trusted over peace talks and they…
NEW: NATO’s DG says U.K. citizens now need to prepare “for something close to war” with Russia. In what might be the diplomatic understatement of the year, he says the U.K. military “isn’t perfectly prepared” for conflict. Whole int at 5pm @LBC https://t.co/kXJD9QDmR1
‘The world is very very unstable.’ Defence Editor at the Evening Standard, Robert Fox, responds to warnings that Britain should increase their preparations for war. https://t.co/7iBZ2cNPR1
‘It makes sense for a country like ourselves to prepare for the worst.’ Former Head of the British Army, Lord Richard Dannat, respond to James Heappey criticising the Government for their lack of preparation in reaction to global conflict. https://t.co/QPgABtZ4uX
If NATO is a serious military alliance, which is what it should be, then the mood on the 75th anniversary should be sobriety if not alarm because of this 👇 https://t.co/NbWjaHqElG