We must add to defence spend
Sunderland Echo
|December 26, 2025
The head of NATO has warned that the UK and allies must prepare for war, and with a criminal at the helm of the largest country in the world, Putin’s threats cannot be ignored.
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Putin preys on the weak and NATO, and particularly Europe, is nowhere near ready to deter Russia.
The UK must bring up to standard those ships, aircraft and land force equipment we have today.
Action must be taken to improve recruitment and particularly the retention of service personnel.
This story is from the December 26, 2025 edition of Sunderland Echo.
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