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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 59 MIN

Is Trump Dragging the U.S. Into World War III? | Lichtman Live #206

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Global tensions between the United States and Russia are escalating once again, raising serious questions about whether the war in Ukraine could spiral into a much broader conflict. After plans for renewed talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly stalled, Moscow unveiled a new nuclear-powered cruise missile known as the Burevestnik, which NATO calls “Skyfall.”The missile’s reported range and unpredictable flight path have sparked fresh debate among defense analysts about U.S. missile defense systems and whether major American cities such as New York or Washington, D.C. could be vulnerable in a worst-case scenario. Nuclear nonproliferation experts warn that this type of weapon could complicate arms control efforts and intensify an already dangerous arms race between global powers.President Trump responded by emphasizing U.S. military strength, including America’s nuclear submarine capabilities, underscoring the growing war of words between Washington and Moscow. With the Ukraine war ongoing and diplomatic channels appearing strained, analysts are asking whether rising rhetoric and military posturing could increase the risk of a larger global conflict.Meanwhile, reports from Europe and Asia suggest governments are preparing for heightened instability. Defense spending discussions, military readiness planning, and strategic realignments are accelerating as nations assess the potential fallout from U.S.–Russia tensions.In this livestream, we break down:• The latest developments in Trump–Putin relations• Russia’s new Burevestnik (Skyfall) missile and what it means• The current state of the Ukraine war• Whether talk of World War III is realistic or political theater• What an escalating U.S.–Russia arms race could mean for global stabilityIs the world truly edging toward World War III, or is this strategic brinkmanship? Join us for a detailed analysis of U.S. foreign policy, Russia news, nuclear weapons developments, and the growing concerns surrounding global security.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#putin #trumpnews #worldwar3 #globalpolitics

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