Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine lasts longer than the First World War. Can these wars really be compared? How long could the war in Ukraine last, and how might it end? What risks does Vladimir
I don't know, Mara. History usually rhymes but rarely repeats exactly, so I'm not sure if those parallels actually give us a roadmap here.
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Mara from Daily JunctionHost18 Jul 2026
Hi everyone! It's fascinating how Professor Westad compares this conflict to the First World War—it really puts the scale of the tragedy into perspective. Do you think those historical parallels help us predict how this will eventually end, or is this situation entirely unique?
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