According to the British military there is a possibility of war with Russia over the refugee crisis
LONDON – Chief of the British Armed Forces Nick Carter has warned the British military must be prepared for war with Russia. He added that Russia is now a bigger threat in Eastern Europe than it was eight years ago.
Carter’s remarks were motivated by tensions between Poland and Belarus over the issue of migration supported by Russia. In addition, Russia is also deploying troops on its border with Ukraine. Former MI6 officer Christopher Steele told local media Russia believed it was at war with Britain and its allies.
In response to Steele’s statement, Carter told Sky News that Russia may regard the global strategic context as an ongoing struggle. They will apply all instruments of national power to achieve the goal.
“However, by doing so, (Russia) does not want to bring about a heated war. So, yes, I think he (Steele) is right. The question, of course, is how do you define war and I, as a soldier, would tend to define war. as an act of fighting and actual combat, and I don’t think they want that. I think they want to try and achieve their goals in a more nuanced way,” Carter said. Anadolu Agency, Monday (15/11).
Talk to BBCCarter says Russia is using a hybrid playbook that links disinformation to destabilization. Including the idea of pushing migrants to EU borders. Responding to whether the situation in Eastern Europe could develop into a heated war, Carter gave the answer.
“I do not know. I think we have to be vigilant and ensure prevention. Critically, we must ensure there is unity within the NATO alliance and we don’t allow gaps to exist in our collective position,” Carter said.
Carter said the world today is much more competitive than it was 10 or 15 years ago. According to him, competition between the state and the great powers leads to even greater tensions. “And I think tension is something to look out for,” Carter said.
According to Carter, initially the world was only centered on two axes, namely the Soviet Union and the West. Then it developed into many axes and the United States (US) became a superior country in various fields. Carter argues that the world is now entering a multi-axis period.
“I think in a multi-axis world, people are competing for different goals and on different agendas so there’s a greater risk of tension leading up to the things that are being discussed,” he said.
Carter will step down as head of the armed forces at the end of the month. He will be replaced by Admiral Sir Tony Radakin who is the naval commander.
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