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War Prevention Urged as UK Boosts Defense Readiness

12/30/2025

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Mr. Kersh told schoolchildren that there would be no need for a war now if attitudes were right.
He compared the current situation to the pre-World War Two era.
He asserted that Russia poses a threat to the West.
The UK Ministry of Defence launched a 'gap year' scheme for school leavers, aligning with the Prime Minister's call for a new era of defense readiness.

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Story summary

Mr. Kersh told schoolchildren that there would be no need for a war now if attitudes were right.
He compared the current situation to the pre-World War Two era.
He asserted that Russia poses a threat to the West.
The UK Ministry of Defence launched a 'gap year' scheme for school leavers, aligning with the Prime Minister's call for a new era of defense readiness.