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In an interview on his own channel, Khodorkovsky Live, former Russian billionaire and current opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who is now in exile in the UK, expressed his concern that the West will ultimately be pulled into a conflict with Russia that could lead to World War III. He pointed out that the West is already preparing to supply military aircraft to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which he believes will result in a global war with no escape.
According to Khodorkovsky, “the NATO countries and the Western Europe will have to fight for real.” He stressed that “Sooner or later, they will have to…fight. The sooner they realize it, the better because Putin can’t stop.” Khodorkovsky stated that for Putin, ceasing his actions would result in death and he will continue to gather troops from conquered territories. Khodorkovsky believes that the “first year of the war was just a try out” and that “everything is beginning just now.” He also believes that Putin can only maintain stability “in the conditions of the continuation of the war.”
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Mikhail Khodorkovsky was once considered the richest man in Russia, with a net worth of around $15 billion, having gained his wealth through the acquisition of oil fields during the privatization era. He established Open Russia, a group promoting democracy and human rights, in 2001, which was seen as a challenge to the Russian government. His activism resulted in his arrest in 2003 on charges of fraud and tax evasion and a subsequent ten-year prison sentence. He was granted a pardon in 2013 and has since been residing in Britain as a political exile.
Senator Lindsey Graham sparked controversy and speculation last December with his statement that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would only come to a halt if President Vladimir Putin was assassinated. He added, “to signal a ceasefire, Russia will take the opportunity to rearm and come at them again.” This comment has elicited strong reactions and debates about the potential outcomes of such a scenario.
It is clear that Khodorkovsky’s warnings should not be taken lightly. His experience as a former oligarch and his knowledge of Russian politics make him a reliable source of information on the potential consequences of a third world war. As tensions between Russia and the West continue to rise, it is important to consider all possible outcomes before taking any drastic measures. It is also important to remember that war should always be a last resort and that diplomacy should always be explored first.
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