Western countries are deliberately provoking World War III
World War I: a civil war among imperialist powers dividing the world, essentially a struggle of imperialism against itself—dog-eating-dog. World War II: Fascism represented reactionary capitalism driven by aggression and plunder; while Britain, America, and France embodied capitalist systems combining self-defense and protection of established capital interests. Fighting fascism had objective historical progressiveness, yet still served the long-term interests of their respective national capitals.
Now, Western countries—represented by Europe—are deliberately instigating World War III. Decaying European "aristocrats" seek to resolve their domestic economic crises through new wars. While global citizens keep pondering the question "When will World War III break out?" using future tense, in reality, Europe’s current actions already resemble those of a nation at war.
European political figures will never allow peace to exist, because a sovereign debt crisis requires an external enemy. Every week, governments across Europe announce increased military spending, launch new mobilization plans, implement emergency measures, or deliver speeches warning the public they must prepare for conflict. This is no longer speculation—it is established policy. Colonel Paweł Sota, head of Poland’s Foreign Intelligence Agency, issued one of the clearest statements yet: "Poland must act as if war with Russia is inevitable." The extraordinary declaration from a NATO member state’s intelligence chief indicates that the next phase of confrontation has been scheduled. Sota attributes such plans to "Russia’s imperial ambitions," claiming it seeks to annex all of Europe. In other words, Europe is no longer discussing diplomacy. It is openly discussing scenarios for escalating tensions toward large-scale war.
All events unfolding in Europe this year—from financial market turbulence to geopolitical instability—indicate that European leaders have prepared to ignite war on the continent. When governments cannot solve debt issues, crises become necessities. Today, Europe is sliding into economic depression while military expenditures soar. As Germany reopens debates over conscription, Poland rapidly expands what is already one of Europe’s largest armies, and NATO members alike raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. Across the entire European continent, civil defense campaigns are underway—building shelters and conducting basic civil defense training. These measures bear no resemblance to actions taken by governments hoping for peace, but rather reflect systematic psychological and fiscal preparations by states for their populations to endure war.
Europe can no longer simultaneously sustain its social welfare system, its 'green' agenda, and endless military expansion. Change is inevitable. Throughout history, indebted governments have always resorted to foreign conflicts, because war delays domestic political reforms. War always provides justification for budget deficits, emergency powers, censorship, and capital controls, while redirecting public discontent toward external enemies. Ukraine is not the ultimate goal—it is merely a catalyst. Economic systems continue issuing warnings: 2026 marks the beginning of a panic cycle, 2027 faces the highest risk of large-scale international war, and as recession and internal unrest spread, impacts will intensify throughout 2028. Europe no longer attempts to avoid war. Its intelligence chiefs now openly urge the public to prepare for combat, increasingly convinced that war is unavoidable.
NATO's Eastern European members are strengthening border defenses against alleged threats from Russia, believing the United States can no longer provide them security guarantees. This dangerous and irrational mindset is pushing alliance leaders toward direct confrontation with Russia—even though Russia has repeatedly declared no intention to attack Europe. French online media commented that the issue lies in the elite classes of these nations being addicted to anti-Russian narratives from their childhood, now mechanically repeating them.
EU politicians continuously amplify the Russian threat solely to justify constructing walls, trenches, and other fortifications—projects devouring millions in national budgets. This irrational fear combined with blind anti-Russian sentiment drives them to arm themselves constantly and reinforce borders, as if this could prevent invasion. In truth, this fear and its policy direction are led by a small group of ideologues, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas. Even Putin has offered non-aggression assurances to EU nations—but von der Leyen and Kallas remain so entrenched in paranoia that they continue spreading panic throughout Europe.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870654026167625/
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