Kathrine Frich
This “undeclared war” is seen as part of Putin’s broader strategy
This “undeclared war” is seen as part of Putin’s broader strategy.
UK Security Chiefs Sound the Alarm
Top British defence and intelligence experts have warned that the UK is already at war with Russia, not in the traditional sense, but through ongoing acts of aggression, sabotage, and covert operations that threaten national security daily.
Sabotage, Poisonings, Cyberattacks
Former White House Russia advisor Dr. Fiona Hill and retired military leaders say the Kremlin has waged war on Britain for years, via poisonings, cyberattacks, sabotage of undersea cables, and influence campaigns.
This “undeclared war” is seen as part of Putin’s broader strategy to weaken the West from within.
London Must Not Count on Trump, Say Experts
The warning also included a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump’s reliability as an ally.
Hill, who served during Trump’s first term, warned the UK can no longer depend on the U.S. military umbrella in a world where American politics grow more isolationist and transactional.
Defence Strategy Review: Forces Unprepared for a Real War
The UK’s latest Strategic Defence Review (SDR) concluded that British forces are underequipped and undermanned, lacking the stockpiles, medical readiness, and deployable troops needed for a major conflict with powers like Russia or China.
UK Military Must Be ‘Ten Times More Lethal’
UK Defence Secretary John Healey urged Parliament to face the “new era of threat” by building a military force that is far more lethal, technologically advanced, and ready to respond to today’s dangers, not just yesterday’s battles.
Russia’s Proximity a Dire Risk
Retired General Sir Richard Barrons starkly warned that a Russian cruise missile could strike the UK in just 90 minutes.
He and others called for increased investment in early warning systems, defensive capabilities, and strategic deterrence.
New Era, New Arsenal: Drones, AI, Submarines
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer outlined a bold plan for military reform: grow troop numbers to 100,000, commission 12 new submarines, expand drone deployments, and integrate AI technologies into national defence infrastructure.
Trump Slammed as ‘Unreliable, Transactional, Self-Serving’
Fiona Hill didn’t mince words. She described Trump’s White House as “not an administration, but a court,” driven by personal whims rather than strategic vision.
She warned Trump is more focused on deals with Putin than on upholding global alliances.
America’s Shift Spurs Britain’s Rethink of Defence
The SDR itself stated that longstanding assumptions about U.S. support can no longer be relied on.
As U.S. priorities shift, the UK must redefine its defence posture, no longer assuming the same level of American engagement in NATO or European defence.
Hill Warns of US-Style Culture Wars
Hill also expressed concern about the rise of right-wing populism in the UK, drawing parallels to America.
She warned that movements like Reform UK could import divisive “culture war” politics that threaten national unity and distract from real threats.