Global stability hangs by a thread as fears of a third world war intensify following Vladimir Putin's chilling declaration that Russia is 'ready right now' for a confrontation with Europe.
The Kremlin's aggressive rhetoric has sent shockwaves through Western capitals, compounding anxieties already heightened by simmering conflicts in Venezuela, Iran, Israel, and Gaza. While British officials publicly downplay the immediacy of the threat, the underlying tone suggests that governments are bracing for the worst.
