I’m under the impression that it takes a lot for someone higher up like this to announce readiness for war. Unless I misunderstand the situation or the source,

I’m under the impression that it takes a lot for someone higher up like this to announce readiness for war. Unless I misunderstand the situation or the source, they don’t induce public panic unless it’s a very credible and possible thing. Could also be a power play to show aggressors that they’re not going to roll over in an attempt to prevent conflict ahead of a situation becoming worse