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British men and women should be prepared for a “whole-of-nation undertaking” if Nato goes to war with Russia, warns the head of the British army

Before the year is out, on current trends, scores more teenagers and young people will lie dead - and scores more in jail for murder - if theyre caught, that is.

Photo: Rally in support of Ukraine in February 2022 - Wikimedia Commons

Amid rising tensions and threats from Russia, NATO begins its largest military exercise since the Cold War. Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 24" some 90,000 troops will be involved in the exercise.

A warning from a British Army chief has caused a stir.

VLADIMIR Putin chillingly taunted the West today by flying over the Baltic Sea into the heart of Europe and skirting four Nato states.The dictator, 71

"Taking preparatory steps to enable placing our societies on a war footing when needed are now not merely desirable but essential," British Gen. Patrick Sanders said.

General Sir Patrick Sanders described the civilian population as “a pre-war generation” who must “think like troops” and be “prepared mentally to fight”.

A senior general stops short of backing conscription - but wants the UK to prepare for wider European war.

"Taking preparatory steps to enable placing our societies on a war footing when needed are now not merely desirable but essential," British Gen. Patrick Sanders said.