Russia’s war in Ukraine, China’s Taiwan ambitions and North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal are fueling fears of a wider geopolitical showdown. Reports suggest Vladimir Putin wants a “victorious” end to the Ukraine war even as Xi Jinping reportedly prepares for a rare North Korea visit amid rising Taiwan tensions. U.S. officials privately fear China could move against Taiwan within five years, while Russia faces mounting economic strain and relentless Ukrainian drone attacks. Is a new global power alignment quietly taking shape behind the scenes as Washington confronts simultaneous crises across Europe and Asia?
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