Alright, I've noticed a recent uptick in European politicians talking about the possibility that "The Europeans might very well have to stand up and defend their countries once more", with the ones closest to home - Pistorius, German Minister of Defence and Ollongren, Dutch Minister of Defence - both making pretty clear statements.
Furthermore Pistorius is thinking about reinstigating the "Dienstpflicht", and the Netherlands are also working on new contracts and programs in order to bolster their numbers (i'm part of the Dutch reserves).
That, along with some of the biggest and complex exercises since long (there's one starting soon with something along the lines of 90.000 soldiers) seem to underscore the above.
Other countries like Poland are also trying to prepare their people it seems... I've gotten the impression that the Western political leaders are slowly but surely trying to emotionally prepare their people for war...
I'm not trying to be a Doomer, but it's what im noticing, what's your guys impression, are we really heading into that turbulent times?