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But there is very little need for a fully mobilized military. Its all missiles and Planes. It is highly unlikely we will ever need to a) deploy more than 5,000 troops anywhere around the world or b) fight an invading force. How has Britain, 'sold herself to the highest bidder'? Who owns...

Don't forget, at the time Ukraine and Russia were under control of the Soviet Union and the transfer of territory would have been irrelevant.

Reports of military build-up on the Russian-Ukrainian boarder in the East. If this is true, Russia knows the West does not want to get involved.

I do agree with you, it is highly unlikely a 'major' war will breakout between NATO and Russia. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum is the only cause for Britain to get dragged in. But if we do, what will we do? Send troops to the Ukraine? What will the British military objectives be? Kick Russia out...

This could be then end of NATO.

I think you're right. Both side need a win here, or it will be a war which settles it.