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Could the Invasion of Ukraine Be the Start of a Third World War?

Could the Invasion of Ukraine Be the Start of a Third World War?

History has a way of repeating itself

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Alejandro Betancourt
Feb 23, 2022
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It’s been over sixty years since the end of the Second World War, and yet it seems as though we may be on the brink of a Third World War.

This time, the conflict could start with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Many are concerned that this could be the beginning of a new global conflict, which could dwarf anything we have seen in the past.

So far, Russia has shown no signs of backing down, and Ukraine is preparing for an all-out war. Only time will tell what happens next, but one thing is for sure: the world is watching nervously as events unfold in Ukraine.

I’m generally not one to be pessimistic or alarmist. But the potential for a Third World War is genuine.

Let’s hope that cooler heads will prevail, and this conflict can be resolved without any bloodshed. But it’s important to remember that history has a way of repeating itself, and we may be on the brink of something terrible.

Plan for the worst. Hope for the best.

That’s the best way to deal with this …

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