The non-appearance of the wings of destruction might be viewed as a sign that the hot war will remain confined to Ukraine and certain Russian cities near conflict frontlines. Even if both sides were able to limit the hot conflict in Ukraine and bordering Russian cities, the cold war would not stop at those physical borders. Having been underway for quite a while, cold confrontation in both politics and the economy will continue to escalate as the hot war drags on. As far as military conflicts are concerned, it is too far-fetched to call what is going on in Ukraine a world war. As the balance of the hot war shifts away from Russia, the cold war deepens.

Source: The Standard May 10, 2022 04:10 UTC