Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s former Commander-in-Chief, argues that the world has officially entered World War III. According to Zaluzhny, the direct engagement of two superpowers, Russia and the United States, in the war in Ukraine demonstrates this. He claims that the fight has expanded beyond a regional confrontation with Russia to include global players such as North Korea, Iran, and maybe China.
Valery Zaluzhny, now Ukraine’s envoy to the UK, spoke at Ukrainska Pravda’s UP100 award ceremony. According to Politico, he remarked, “I believe that in 2024 we can absolutely believe that the Third World War has begun.”
He cites the presence of North Korean soldiers, Iranian drones openly targeting people, and the entry of North Korean and Chinese weapons onto the battlefield as proof of a larger, international component to the conflict. “Because in 2024, Ukraine will no longer face Russia. North Korean soldiers are positioned in front of Ukraine. “Let us be honest,” he added to his address. “Already in Ukraine, the Iranian ‘Shahedis’ are killing civilians absolutely openly, without any shame.” Russia has sent 50,000 troops from Russia and North Korea to the Kursk area to retake land lost to Ukraine.
Zaluzhny was removed from his military post in February amid reported disagreements with Zelenskyy over war strategies. His rising popularity and growing influence, which some saw as a potential political challenge to Zelensky, also played a role in his dismissal. In his latest speech, the former top military leader urged Ukraine’s allies to act decisively to prevent the conflict from spiraling further. “It is still possible to stop this war here, on the territory of Ukraine. But for some reason, our partners refuse to understand this.”
He emphasized the mounting pressure on Ukraine, pointing to the growing number of adversaries. “With advanced technology, Ukraine can endure, but victory remains uncertain without greater support,” he cautioned.
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Source: HT
