Britain 'cannot defend itself against Russia'

UK 'could not cope' if Putin attacked, say military chiefs, who warn that defences have been 'decimated'

Two RAF Typhoon fighter jets in action
(Image credit: ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images)

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