How close are we to WWIII?

[GO-NAD!]

I believe Russia’s gains in Ukraine in 2025 were about 0.8% of Ukrainian territory. I rather doubt that Putin could make much progress in a wider war with NATO even if the U.S. stays out of it.

Having said that, Putin seems to be motivated by some sort of weird dream of Russian greatness based on land grabs that has little to do with reality.

I believe Putin's threats are like a gambler trying to bluff his opponents into thinking he has a stronger hand than he actually holds.

 

[TLS Guy]

I believe Russia’s gains in Ukraine in 2025 were about 0.8% of Ukrainian territory. I rather doubt that Putin could make much progress in a wider war with NATO even if the U.S. stays out of it.

Having said that, Putin seems to be motivated by some sort of weird dream of Russian greatness based on land grabs that has little to do with reality.

An interview with my nephew Peter Apps has just gone live on YouTube. He is a senior Reuter correspondent and also a serving British army officer despite being a high quadriplegic. His last book was a history of NATO: - "Deterring Armageddon". His latest book: "The Next World War," will be published January 29.