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Also, between the UK and Russia is all of NATO, including large segments of the US military. They far outweigh Russia in wealth and power (15x?) - IIRC, Russia'

Also, between the UK and Russia is all of NATO, including large segments of the US military. They far outweigh Russia in wealth and power (15x?) - IIRC, Russia's economy was the size of Spain's, before the sanctions. The Baltics, Hungary, and Poland have concerns, and NATO needs to defend them. How will Russia attack the UK with ground troops?

anigbrowl 3y ago
Russia's grand strategy is to foster domestic unrest and civil strife in other countries and leverage them as proxies. Their ground warfare game is mediocre, but they excel in information and electronic warfare.
- dukeyukey 3y ago
  Although the UK is less vulnerable than most Eastern/Central European countries. No Russian minorities to rile up, no local history of Russian anything (other than dissidents and wealth stashing) really.
- wolverine876 3y ago
  I agree, but arming (and alarming) the British public and preparing them for war won't protect them. In fact, it would seem to futher Russia's aims of fostering uncertainty and fear.
  - anigbrowl 3y ago
    Seems to have worked out OK for the Ukrainians. It's better to be prepared than not.
    - wolverine876 3y ago
      It's a completely different situation. Ukraine was under threat from a powerful, threatening enemy on their border. The UK is not. The UK could also invest in desalinization plants and massive solar farms like some mideast countries, but it's a completely different situation. It's better not to use resources for more valuable endeavors - almost anything, really.
meheleventyone 3y ago
The UK has troops deployed in Eastern Europe and will up the amount this year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-uk-announces-20000-british-forces-to-boost-nato-in-speech https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-uk-announces-20000-br... It’s also possible/likely that if this conflict spills out of Ukraine there’ll be more direct involvement of the UK in fighting. It’s not about an immediate threat to the UK.

anigbrowl 3y ago

Russia's grand strategy is to foster domestic unrest and civil strife in other countries and leverage them as proxies. Their ground warfare game is mediocre, but they excel in information and electronic warfare.

dukeyukey 3y ago
Although the UK is less vulnerable than most Eastern/Central European countries. No Russian minorities to rile up, no local history of Russian anything (other than dissidents and wealth stashing) really.
wolverine876 3y ago
I agree, but arming (and alarming) the British public and preparing them for war won't protect them. In fact, it would seem to futher Russia's aims of fostering uncertainty and fear.
- anigbrowl 3y ago
  Seems to have worked out OK for the Ukrainians. It's better to be prepared than not.
  - wolverine876 3y ago
    It's a completely different situation. Ukraine was under threat from a powerful, threatening enemy on their border. The UK is not. The UK could also invest in desalinization plants and massive solar farms like some mideast countries, but it's a completely different situation. It's better not to use resources for more valuable endeavors - almost anything, really.

meheleventyone 3y ago

The UK has troops deployed in Eastern Europe and will up the amount this year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-uk-announces-20000-british-forces-to-boost-nato-in-speech https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-uk-announces-20000-br... It’s also possible/likely that if this conflict spills out of Ukraine there’ll be more direct involvement of the UK in fighting. It’s not about an immediate threat to the UK.