Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges today said that if nations don t take the threat of Russia seriously and act in alliance then an all-out war could develop in just 18 months.
Sweden faces a debate and panic buying as the government and military call on citizens to prepare for war. Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin and armed forces commander Micael Byden have warned of potential conflict, urging Swedes to be mentally prepared. These statements follow Sweden s application to join NATO in May 2022, amid tensions with Russia. The warnings have led to increased calls to children s support hotlines and panic buying of crisis-related items. While some see the statements as a serious situation, others consider them fearmongering and a call for increased military spending.
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