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Ex-Ukraine Commander Declares World War III Has Officially Begun

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Valery Zaluzhny, the former commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s Army, has issued a chilling warning: the Third World War is underway. Speaking at a recent event, Zaluzhny pointed to the involvement of superpowers like the United States and Russia in the Ukraine war as the primary evidence of an escalating global conflict.

“Two superpowers being directly involved in the Ukraine war proves that this is no longer a localized conflict,” he stated, as reported by Politico. He further highlighted the roles of Iran, North Korea, and China, emphasizing the war’s international scope.

“I believe that in 2024, we can absolutely say that the Third World War has begun,” Zaluzhny said.

He cited the presence of North Korean soldiers, the use of Iranian drones targeting civilians, and the growing influx of Chinese and North Korean weapons as clear signs of the conflict’s broader dimensions.

“In 2024, Ukraine is no longer just facing Russia. Soldiers from North Korea are standing before us. Iranian drones, the ‘Shahedis,’ are openly killing civilians without shame,” he remarked.

A Call for Enhanced Support

Despite his removal from his military post in February due to reported strategic disagreements with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Zaluzhny remains a vocal advocate for Ukraine’s resilience. He insists the war can still be contained within Ukrainian borders but stresses the need for international support.

“The Russia-Ukraine war could be stopped here on the territory of Ukraine,” he said. “But for some reason, our partners refuse to understand this. With advanced technology, Ukraine can endure, but victory remains uncertain without greater support.”

His plea underscores a growing frustration with the perceived reluctance of allied nations to provide the necessary resources to decisively counter Russian aggression.

The Missile Threat Looms Larger

Adding to the tension, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik (Hazelnut Tree), in retaliation for Ukraine’s use of American and British missiles capable of deeper strikes into Russian territory.

Putin claimed the missile travels at ten times the speed of sound, making it impervious to U.S. air defense systems. In a televised address, he warned that the Oreshnik could target any nation supplying Ukraine with weapons.

The Kremlin’s missile launch represents a significant escalation in its strategy, signaling its intent to respond forcefully to Ukraine’s enhanced military capabilities.

Escalation Without Resolution

Since the war’s onset in February 2022, the conflict has wreaked havoc across Ukraine and reverberated globally. The recent missile strikes and broader international involvement signal a dangerous escalation, with no resolution in sight.

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the missile launch as a “dramatic escalation” and urged the international community to recognize the heightened threat. Heavy fighting continues to rage in eastern and southern Ukraine, with both sides showing no signs of relenting.

Global Implications of a Prolonged War

Zaluzhny’s declaration underscores the growing international dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine war. As powerful nations and their allies become increasingly entangled, the specter of a full-scale global war looms ominously.

The question remains: can diplomacy avert further escalation, or has the conflict already crossed the threshold into a devastating world war?

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