If Third World War breaks out, which countries will choose Russia, India and China will choose...
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World War III: From the Russia-Ukraine war to the Israel-Gaza conflict to the recent India-Pakistan tensions, the world has seen many deadly conflicts in the recent times. Media reports have also speculated that a world war may follow if these conflicts do not end in the years to come. Here are the details about the global conflicts and what could be the possible scenarios if a war-like situation arises. List of recent global conflicts:
1. Russia–Ukraine War 2. Israel–Hamas War 3. Iran–Israel conflict 4. Afghanistan–Pakistan border tensions 5. Civil wars in Africa: Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Haiti 6. China–Taiwan tensions
7. Possibility of World War III Possibility of World War III
After Ukraine attacked Russia in the recent attack on its airbases, a massive response from Russia is expected and Moscow may launch a deadly attack on Ukraine. As a result of the US's role in Ukraine, the attack may become a trigger point for the next World war. Possible World War scenario:
If a war-like scenario arises, here are the possible blocks: Western Alliance : NATO countries, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, UAE
Russia's Allies : Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, possibly China, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba
Neutral Bloc: India, Brazil, South Africa, some Gulf nations — may mediate peace. Israel warns Hamas to accept US envoy's Gaza ceasefire deal 'or be destroyed'
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal proposed by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, 'or be destroyed.'
Witkoff's proposal includes the release of 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 bodies in two phases in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release by Israel of 1,236 Palestinian detainees and prisoners, along with the bodies of 180 Palestinians, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the media reports. Ukraine's Operation Spider Web against Russia
Ukraine launched Operation Spider Web against Russia, carrying out massive drone attacks targeting several airfields deep across the Russian territories. This military action came against the backdrop of scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.
(With inputs from agencies)
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