Mocobizscene – According to the head of the UK’s armed forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in engaging in a conflict with NATO. This is because in such a scenario, Russia would face a rapid defeat.
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin emphasized at an event in London that if Russia were to launch an attack or invade NATO, it would undoubtedly trigger a formidable and resolute retaliation.
According to him, the main reason Putin is reluctant to engage in a conflict with NATO is due to the fact that Russia would suffer a quick and inevitable defeat.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ignited fresh security concerns throughout Europe, prompting nations to increase defense spending and forge additional security agreements amongst themselves.
There are concerns among certain leaders that if Russia is not halted in Ukraine, it may potentially launch an attack on another European country within the coming years.
Speaking at a defense conference in London’s Chatham House, Radakin emphasized that the UK is not on the verge of war with Russia or facing an imminent invasion.
However, he emphasized that it is still possible for us to encounter attacks.
“We are already engaging in cyber activities on a daily basis,” he pointed out. “There is a possibility of encountering random attacks in space, targeting underwater cables, and attempts to violate our air and maritime sovereignty. The primary actor in such scenarios would most likely be Russia. We have made our position on this matter quite clear.”
According to Radakin, if Russia were to launch an attack on a NATO member state, the NATO forces would swiftly defeat them.
Under the agreements of the military alliance, any attack on one member is regarded as an attack on all. This implies that if a member state, such as the UK, faces an attack, other members like the US, Germany, and France, can collectively respond in defense.
Radakin emphasized that NATO’s forces would hold a significant advantage over Russia.
According to him, the allied troops stationed in Poland and the Baltic states have the potential to receive reinforcement from the three-and-a-half million uniformed personnel across the alliance.
According to the expert, NATO’s combat air forces, which are three times larger than Russia’s, would swiftly gain air superiority. Additionally, NATO’s maritime forces would effectively restrict Russia’s navy.
According to him, Russia has three times fewer submarines and four times fewer ships compared to NATO.
In his remarks, Radakin emphasized that NATO is continuously strengthening its alliance.
Sweden and Finland’s decision to join NATO signifies the organization’s expansion from 30 to 32 nations. This move brings together a collective GDP that is twenty times larger than that of Russia. Additionally, the total defense budget of these nations is three-and-a-half times greater than the combined defense budgets of Russia and China.
According to the speaker, NATO benefits from having a population of over one billion, which provides additional strategic depth. Furthermore, NATO’s status as a nuclear alliance further enhances its position.
Admiral Radakin expressed his observations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has revealed a lower level of capability than initially anticipated.
According to Radakin, the Air Force of the country has been unable to gain control of the air, while its Navy has suffered significant losses in the Black Sea, with 25% of its vessels being sunk or damaged by a nation that lacks a Navy.
According to him, the Russian Army has experienced significant losses, including the destruction of approximately 3,000 tanks, nearly 1,500 artillery pieces, and over 5,000 armored fighting vehicles.
According to him, Putin failed to achieve any of his goals in the invasion.
According to Radakin, it is plausible for Russia to be perceived as more dangerous and less capable than previously believed by the West. He emphasized that it is this more dangerous version of Russia that both we and NATO are addressing.
