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It’s an expression thought to be reserved for history textbooks about the two bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century. In the wake of the war in Ukraine, here it is again in the news: on April 25, 2022, the Russian Foreign Minister warned of the risk of “World War III”, while Vladimir Putin warned that any threat unacceptable to Russia would be followed by a “quick and lightning response”. Meanwhile, the West continues to beef up its military aid to Ukraine. The risk of gearing is real. This week’s L’Express file deciphers the different scenarios of climbing.