The British Army must increase troop numbers for the first time in a generation to combat the growing threat from rivals such as Russia, Sir Keir Starmer has been told.
  • Thebigguy@lemmy.mlEnglish
    4·
    1 month ago

    18 years of austerity and they’re surprised that nobody cares about their country.

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
      6·
      1 month ago

      Also, the whole notion that a country the size of UK that has no industrial base to speak of could take on Russia is deeply hilarious.

    • Thebigguy@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      1 month ago

      I think they’re very aware how strong Russia is and they’re planning to escalate the conflict. They just also know there is no fucking way people are going to join their armies.