Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO by 2030, pledges defence investment plan
By
Gavin Blackburn
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Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Russia could attack a NATO country as soon as 2030, based on Western intelligence assessments. He made the remarks while pledging to publish a long-delayed defence investment plan before the next NATO summit. The warning was echoed by Britain's military chief, who urged the country to boost its defences in response to threats from Russia, which invaded Ukraine over four years ago.
Key quotes
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So you can see the urgency and the priority that we're putting behind this now.
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