British troops should be prepared "to battle in Europe as soon as once more" because the struggle in Ukraine continues, a military chief has warned.
Normal Sir Patrick Sanders took over from Normal Sir Mark Carleton Smith on Monday and wrote to his prices concerning the challenges they face.
"There may be now a burning crucial to forge an Military able to combating alongside our allies and defeating Russia in battle," Sir Patrick stated.
"We're the era that should put together the Military to battle in Europe as soon as once more," he added.
It comes after the Prime Minister returned from Ukraine with a warning that "we have to metal ourselves for an extended struggle".
After visiting Kyiv, Boris Johnson stated Vladimir Putin's invasion is "getting into a brand new part" and if Russian advances are profitable he "wouldn't cease at dismembering Ukraine".
Writing in The Occasions, Mr Johnson stated: "I'm afraid that we have to metal ourselves for an extended struggle, as Putin resorts to a marketing campaign of attrition, making an attempt to grind down Ukraine by sheer brutality.
"The UK and our buddies should reply by making certain that Ukraine has the strategic endurance to outlive and ultimately prevail."
"Every little thing will rely on whether or not Ukraine can strengthen its skill to defend its soil sooner than Russia can renew its capability to assault," he added.
"Our process is to enlist time on Ukraine's aspect."
The Authorities set out plans final yr to cut back the dimensions of the common Military, reducing the goal measurement from 82,000 personnel to 72,500 by 2025. When the announcement was made in March 2021, the Military had round 76,500 common troopers.
Sir Patrick stated he's "the primary Chief of the Normal Employees since 1941 to take command of the Military within the shadow of a land struggle in Europe involving a continental energy".
He added: "Russia's invasion of Ukraine underlines our core goal to guard the UK by being able to battle and win wars on land."
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