"Preparing for the Future: Building a Citizen Army in Response to Russian Threats"

The British Army's training of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians to combat Russia could serve as a model for creating a "citizen army" in the UK, as tensions with Russia escalate. General Sir Patrick Sanders has called for an expanded force of private citizens to counter potential military shortages, but the idea has faced resistance. While there are no plans for conscription, the UK is ramping up military preparations in response to ongoing Russian aggression, with NATO also bracing for potential conflict and urging civilian readiness.