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The IndependentSaturday, 23 May 2026
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Nato: We must be ready for Russian attacks by 2030
UK-led forces use London Tube platform for drills to simulate ‘deep strike’ operations against Moscow as general warns Britain must be prepared for possible real-world Kremlin conflict within three years
The paper focuses on a specific timeline for military readiness, linking large-scale NATO warnings to domestic military exercises taking place in civilian infrastructure.
The story reports on military preparedness exercises conducted in the London Underground to simulate responses to potential conflict. It highlights warnings from military officials regarding the necessity of readiness for future tensions with Russia within the next decade.
“possible real-world Kremlin conflict within three years”
“Concerned with national security preparedness”
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