World War III Has Already Begun": Ukraine's Former Military Chief Warns of Global Conflict

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Ukraine's former military leader, Valery Zaluzhny, has issued a chilling warning, declaring that World War III is already underway as authoritarian regimes, including North Korea, Iran, and China, openly align with Vladimir Putin's Russia. Speaking at the UP100 award ceremony in Kyiv, Zaluzhny, now serving as Ukraine's envoy to the United Kingdom, emphasized the global scale of the conflict: “I believe that in 2024 we can absolutely believe that the Third World War has begun.”  

 

Zaluzhny pointed to a new reality on the battlefield, where Ukraine now confronts forces not just from Russia but from its allies. He cited reports that North Korea has sent approximately 10,000 soldiers to the Kursk region to support Moscow's military efforts. “As of this year, Ukraine is no longer facing Russia. Soldiers from North Korea are standing in front of Ukraine,” he stated.  

 

Tehran's support for Moscow has also become a key factor, with Iran providing thousands of Shahed drones to Russia and sharing technology for their production. Since the war's outbreak two and a half years ago, Ukraine claims that over 8,000 Iran-developed drones have targeted military installations and civilian areas. Zaluzhny denounced the attacks, saying, “Let’s be honest. Already in Ukraine, the Iranian 'Shahedis' are killing civilians absolutely openly, without any shame.” He added that Chinese and North Korean weapons were also being deployed against Ukraine.  

 

The geopolitical implications of the conflict have drawn strong responses from Western nations. Moscow’s ambassador to the UK recently accused Britain of being “directly involved” in the war following Ukraine’s use of British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russian territory. Prime Minister  Keir Starmer rejected the claim, stating, “We’re not at war, but Ukraine certainly is.”  

 

Amid these developments, questions loom over the readiness of Western militaries to respond to an escalation in Eastern Europe. Lt. Gen. Sir Rob Magowan, deputy chief of the British defence staff, assured Parliament that the British Army could fight immediately if necessary. “If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight,” Magowan told the House of Commons defence committee. However, he acknowledged earlier this year that Britain’s military could face severe shortages of ammunition and equipment within two months of sustained conflict with Russia.  

 

Ukraine continues to appeal for increased military support from its allies. Kyiv’s use of advanced Western weapons, such as the US-provided ATACMS missiles and British Storm Shadows, marks a turning point in its defensive strategy. A recent attack on Kursk was reportedly the first use of Storm Shadows against Russian territory.  

 

Zaluzhny stressed the importance of robust international backing to halt the war’s spread. “It is still possible to stop it here, on the territory of Ukraine,” he said. “But for some reason, our partners do not want to understand this. Ukraine will survive with technology, but it is not clear whether it can win this battle alone.”  

 

Zaluzhny, often referred to as the “Iron General” for his leadership during the early stages of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, was removed as Ukraine’s military chief earlier this year. His contributions, including halting Russia’s initial advance, earned him widespread recognition. However, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to replace top military brass in February raised eyebrows, signaling a strategic shift in Ukraine’s war effort.  

 

As the war grinds on, Zaluzhny’s warnings echo the broader concerns of a conflict spiraling into global proportions. With North Korea, Iran, and China solidifying their positions alongside Russia, the stakes continue to rise. For Zaluzhny, the message is clear: the world must act decisively to prevent the war from engulfing even more nations.

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail 2024-11-25

 

 

 

[nobodysfriend]

Trump will become a decisive factor ...

He will concentrate on Maga instead of meddling in international affairs .

If Russia is backed by China , India , etc , the European leaders will think twice before escalating the ongoing conflict into WW III .

Ukraine will lose territory to Russia , all the death and destruction will have been good for nothing .

European countries will need to spend much more for building up a capable defense force against the " eastern alliance " .

WW III will only happen if one side uses nuclear bombs .

[thaibeachlovers]

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

Since the war's outbreak two and a half years ago, Ukraine claims that over 8,000 Iran-developed drones have targeted military installations and civilian areas. Zaluzhny denounced the attacks, saying, “Let’s be honest. Already in Ukraine, the Iranian 'Shahedis' are killing civilians absolutely openly, without any shame.” He added that Chinese and North Korean weapons were also being deployed against Ukraine.  

It'd be funny if it wasn't so sad. Hey Zaluzhny, where did you get the missiles you just sent into Russia? For sure it wasn't down the local hardware store.

 

Aren't there a load of foreigners fighting for Ukraine, but Russia isn't allowed to do the same, apparently.

It's amazing that so many can be so openly hypocritical, and be taken seriously.

[quake]

I think it will be the greatest time for Donald Trump,  as POTUS.

He will get them all round the table.

and hopefully a good out come.

 

[CallumWK]

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

Ukraine's former military leader, Valery Zaluzhny, has issued a chilling warning, declaring that World War III is already underway as authoritarian regimes, including North Korea, Iran, and China, openly align with Vladimir Putin's Russia.

 

Isn't there a similar organization with EU and US members for many years already? So maybe WWIII was actually started in 1949.

[renaissanc]

I don't think he's right. But there will be great death and destruction globally, but not yet. There are so many prophecies about the End Times that we are in. It's coming for sure. My recommendation is for everyone to plan to get out of the cities, grow their own food, store water, and keep as little money in cash as feasible. I started to do this 6 years ago. But it's your choice.

[Freddy42OZ]

1 hour ago, renaissanc said:

I don't think he's right. But there will be great death and destruction globally, but not yet. There are so many prophecies about the End Times that we are in. It's coming for sure. My recommendation is for everyone to plan to get out of the cities, grow their own food, store water, and keep as little money in cash as feasible. I started to do this 6 years ago. But it's your choice.

 

 

Prophecies.

Hahahahahaahahahahah!

 

[candide]

6 hours ago, quake said:

I think it will be the greatest time for Donald Trump,  as POTUS.

He will get them all round the table.

and hopefully a good out come.

 

Likely a good outcome for Russia! 

😀

[quake]

54 minutes ago, candide said:

Likely a good outcome for Russia! 

😀

 

I doubt there will be any true winners .

[Celsius]

Alex Jones was correct again.

 

No wonder he will be getting primetime on NBC soon.

[OneManShow]

16 hours ago, Social Media said:

Tehran's support for Moscow has also become a key factor,

🤔🤣

[john donson]

nato  in europe has like 6x weapons that russia

 

but europe is afraid russia will invade? loooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

 

[LatPhrao]

12 hours ago, quake said:

I think it will be the greatest time for Donald Trump,  as POTUS.

He will get them all round the table.

and hopefully a good out come.

 

Thank you dilbert.  Now back under your rotting log.