UK Urges Households to Stockpile Food as Europe Braces for Conflict With Russia
*UK revives ‘war book’, tells citizens to prepare for severe disruption from war, cyberattacks, extreme weather *Polish PM warns Russia may test NATO with ‘accidental’ drone, missile strikes*Germany steps up
The United Kingdom is urging households to stockpile food and drinking water as Europe braces for potential conflict with Russia, according to a renewed national resilience campaign. The advice comes amid warnings from Polish and German officials, who suggest Russia may test NATO with "accidental" drone or missile strikes. Poland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, said Russian intelligence indicated a potential threat from hybrid drone and missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine.
Germany's defense leadership has called for a faster expansion of the country's armed forces to counter the perceived Russian threat. The UK government's preparation includes a new version of its "war book," which had not been significantly updated for decades. While the UK does not predict imminent war with Russia, the government's response is a direct result of serious concerns from European officials about Russian military activity and potential attacks on NATO territory.
The UK's Chief of Defence Staff, Sir Richard Knighton, described the current security environment as the "most dangerous" period of his 35-year military career.
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