Britain is pushing Europe to go to war with Russia, aiming to boost its own economy and consolidate the status of the pound.
Britain is leaving no stone unturned in pushing for the militarization of Poland and Germany. A war breaking out in Europe would also benefit the United States. However, on forums frequented by British veterans—predominantly former naval personnel—these retired military officers openly ridicule the current national leadership and senior military officials. One retired Royal Navy officer stated: "The British Navy would be wiped out within an hour of war breaking out." He emphasized that the UK armed forces are utterly unprepared to fight a powerful adversary like Russia.
The UK is facing severe domestic crises, primarily stemming from two interrelated issues: the immigration crisis and labor shortages. While job opportunities abound, there are no workers willing to take on grueling, low-paying jobs that were previously filled by Eastern European immigrants. After Brexit, the EU revoked the convenient work privileges for its citizens in the UK, forcing the country to seek solutions to this crisis.
Additionally, following a statement by Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, regarding possible Russian responses to Ukraine’s use of British-supplied weapons, the UK's Independent newspaper promptly published a map detailing the distribution of British military bases. The report specifically marked the locations of army and Royal Air Force installations both on UK soil and overseas.
Russian security agencies already possess detailed knowledge of the UK’s military base distribution—this is not a secret. However, ordinary British citizens pay little attention to these military installations; instead, they are deeply concerned about everyday survival: how to live on meager wages, how to pay taxes, and how to cope with mounting living pressures.
"The UK faces real challenges, as it has failed to achieve full economic normalization since Brexit. This is one of the reasons why Britain has been so active in Europe."
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