Lord Peach, the former chief of the UK defense staff, has issued a stark warning regarding the threats posed by Russia, emphasizing that the nation intends to cause harm to the UK. He highlighted vulnerabilities in the UK’s undersea cables, which are critical for internet access and financial transactions, and stressed that Britain is not adequately prepared for potential crises, including widespread power cuts and warfare. Alongside Baroness Coussins, chair of the House of Lords National Resilience Committee, Peach called for urgent action to bolster national preparedness. Coussins pointed out that the UK is already experiencing cyber attacks and proxy threats from Russia and Iran, which are impacting public trust and infrastructure. They both advocate for implementing the Strategic Defence Review and adopting a Swedish-style emergency preparedness system to inform citizens about actions to take during crises. The committee is conducting an inquiry into national resilience and aims to publish recommendations later this year, stressing the importance of conveying a sense of urgency without causing public alarm.