DIPLOMACY IS OVER!? RUSSIA DEPLOYS NUCLEAR MISSILES TO EUROPE'S BORDERS

Russia and nuclear arms have often been a synonymous grouping, due to their history of being the attacker in almost every scenario that has ever involved war or nuclear arms. Russia has continued to become increasingly more powerful, due to the leadership of Putin. His gun-ho approach and lack of mercy, although is extremely unethical and not approved of by many of Russia's neighboring countries it has been extremely effective nonetheless. His seemingly endless supply of money and his superpower military makes them a force that only a select few countries have any chance of handling.

This has not changed as of recently and in fact shows that Putin and Russia are in fact in attack mode once again. Recently, Putin has indicated that he is prepared for war, given the finding that the Kremlin is deploying one of the most powerful missile defense systems in existence and it currently is in the European area.

This missile type is of the Iskander brand, which is very commonly nuclear-capable as well as being capable of hitting a large number of countries upon its firing. This had led to Putin suddenly being on the attack, which could potentially produce the oft-used term of World War III. The other bothersome issue regarding this Iskander missile defense system is that it can be used from extremely long distances, which is also what is making Putin suddenly go on the offensive. Putin has shown a sense of disgust toward NATO's decision in doing such and has had his officials make it public that he does not approve of what NATO is doing.

This has created an even more unfavorable relationship between the West and Russia. Not that their relationship has ever been all that favorable in the first place, however, it was a mutual medium at one point. The West and Russia have continually spent endless amounts of money towards defense systems; many would say such is a waste and unnecessary but both sides seem to think otherwise. The relationship could change to a slightly better one, due to the recent US presidential election winner,

Donald Trump, who has had been alleged to ties with Putin. However no such communication has occurred. Many countries are beginning to get anxious, and NATO is calling for Iskander missiles as well as thousands of soldiers to come to the front lines to assist in whatever NATO truly has in mind, whether it is for Russia or someone else.

World War III may be coming soon than many anticipated, and it could easily be the most devastating war ever. The damages could be collectively worse than all the other wars combined, due to the massive advances in the nuclear and technology world.

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