Nato Warns of All-out War with Russia in Next 20 Years

THE TELEGRAPH: Top official urges civilians as well as governments to prepare for life-changing conflict and potential conscription

Nato's military is ready, but civilians must also prepare for war, one of the alliance's top figures has said CREDIT: Staff Sgt Agustín Montañez
Civilians must prepare for all-out war with Russia in the next 20 years, a top Nato military official has warned.

While armed forces are primed for the outbreak of war, private citizens need to be ready for a conflict that would require wholesale change in their lives, Adml Rob Bauer said on Thursday.

Large numbers of civilians will need to be mobilised in case of the outbreak of war and governments should put in place systems to manage the process, Adml Bauer told reporters after a meeting of Nato defence chiefs in Brussels.

“We have to realise it’s not a given that we are in peace. And that’s why we [Nato forces] are preparing for a conflict with Russia.

“But the discussion is much wider. It is also the industrial base and also the people that have to understand they play a role.” » | Joe Barnes and Matt Oliver | Thursday, January 18, 2024

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