Main Takeaways from the Article (Thanks, Google) Call for Communication: UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting argued that Britain and Russia need to establish fresh, direct communication lines—specifically at a military-to-military level—to mitigate the risk of accidental escalation or miscalculation resulting from Russia's hybrid threats and "state-sponsored terrorism". Falling Behind Allies: Streeting pointed out that the UK has lagged behind other European nations, such as France and Germany, which have maintained high-level diplomatic contacts with Moscow. Warning to Brussels: He urged the European Union not to let protectionist "Made in Europe" economic policies weaken the overarching unity of the Nato alliance. ➖➖➖➖ Well, yes, rules for thee, not for me. Britain is no longer part of the EU, so let them dictate policies to the US, not to EU. This is how megalomania looks in real life. 🌒@EastCalling