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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jon Henley European correspondent

Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’

Explosion nuclear bomb in ocean testing of atomic bomb over ocean with mushroom clouds
In YouGov polling, majorities of 68% to 76% said they expected any new global conflict would involve nuclear weapons. Photograph: RomoloTavani/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Eighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most probable cause.

As Europe prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the YouGov polling also showed large majorities felt that events during and before the second world war were relevant today and must continue to be taught to younger generations.

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