The world may be on the brink of a ‘hybrid World War 3’ as experts warn of a potential ‘radioactive Europe’ due to Russian president Vladimir Putin’s continued fight against Ukraine. The thinktank Globsec has raised concerns that a sudden drop in aid packages to Ukraine from the West could be the trigger for a Russian victory, leading to wider conflicts elsewhere in the world.
As Putin pushes troops into Donetsk, the possibility of a radioactive Europe or all-out war with NATO countries looms large. The organization warns that areas of Europe could face an “ecological catastrophe” if Putin overcomes defending Ukrainian forces. The aftermath of Ukraine’s potential war loss could result in nuclear threats spreading rapidly through Europe.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has already stated his willingness to launch nuclear missiles if necessary, further escalating the tensions. The group also predicts copycat wars in other parts of the world as Russia expands into Europe and alliances with countries like North Korea are formalized.
Globsec’s analysis highlights the risks of nuclear contamination in Europe, emphasizing the potential humanitarian and ecological catastrophe that could follow. The group warns of a conventional war with NATO countries and the possibility of Russia attacking other states like Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Moldova.
With the chances of a peace treaty being tabled by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy this year deemed unlikely, the world watches anxiously as the situation in Ukraine continues to escalate, raising fears of a global conflict with devastating consequences.