I interpreted “ripped off in one swoop” as a permanent defeat, but if that’s not what you meant, then I would still comment that none of the “great powers” are in any rush to start WW3 at this moment, since none of them are really ready for it except Russia (who is bogged down on one front, so couldn’t do much elsewhere).
WW3 is the only way forward for humanity and it will happen one way or the other. I know China and Iran are in no rush to start it, which is why they failed at this critical moment when they had an opportunity to have an advantage
I interpreted “ripped off in one swoop” as a permanent defeat, but if that’s not what you meant, then I would still comment that none of the “great powers” are in any rush to start WW3 at this moment, since none of them are really ready for it except Russia (who is bogged down on one front, so couldn’t do much elsewhere).
WW3 is the only way forward for humanity and it will happen one way or the other. I know China and Iran are in no rush to start it, which is why they failed at this critical moment when they had an opportunity to have an advantage