Has World War Three already started? Ukraine's president is visiting European capital cities. But some worry that sending fighter planes to Ukraine will make the war more dangerous, not end it.
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Ukraine's demand for jets turns up the heat
Has World War Three already started? Ukraine's president is visiting European capital cities. But some worry that sending fighter planes to Ukraine will make the war more dangerous, not end it.
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What's happening?
London. Paris. Brussels. This week UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. 's president Volodymyr Zelensky visited the capital cities of Europe.
He wants one thing from leaders: fighter jets to help his country win a war.
It has now been nearly a year since RussiaThe largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people. invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Many thought Russia would win within a few days. But the fighting is still going on.
European countries have already sent money, tanks and weapons to Ukraine. So far, the UK has refused to send fighter jets - but some think leaders may change their minds after Zelensky's visit.
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Some fear that if European countries send more help to Ukraine, they will risk becoming part of the war themselves.
But others think a global war has already started. The relationship between Russia and Europe and the USA has been getting worse for many years.
And even if European countries do not send fighter jets to Ukraine, a peaceful relationship seems very unlikely.
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Has World War Three already started?
Yes! A war between Russia and Europe started a long time ago. Countries have taken sides. There is no going back now.
No! Of course World War Three has not started. For now, fighting is only taking place in Ukraine. We must make sure it does not spread.
Keywords
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Russia - The largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people.
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Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Russia - The largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people.