UK must prepare for war — Starmer announced preparations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his intention to put the country's armed forces on high alert. He claims this is necessary due to growing threats from Russia and global instability.

Sky News reported this.

Britain is going into "war readiness" mode

Starmer announced the Strategic Defense Review. Starmer noted that the threat facing the country is "more serious and unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War".

The official mentioned full-scale war in Ukraine, "new nuclear risks", daily cyberattacks, and Russian aggression in British waters and skies in this context.

Thus, Starmer promised to gradually increase defense spending to 3% of GDP. Additionally, the prime minister announced the transition to combat readiness and the formation of an army that will be "10 times deadlier" within 10 years.

According to Sky News, Keir Starmer's plan includes:

• Six new munitions factories;
• Up to 12 new nuclear attack submarines — with a new one every 18 months;
• £15bn in spending on the nuclear program;
• Building new long-range weapons in the UK;
• Investment in air and missile defense systems for Britain.

Previously, Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, announced the results of peace talks in Istanbul. One of the key topics discussed was the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and the return of children who were deported to Russia.

Earlier, it was reported that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted a historic special operation behind enemy lines, striking over 40 Russian strategic aircraft. SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk revealed new details about the operation and its results.