For decades, Vladimir Zhirinovsky warned of a grim future shaped by the West’s relentless pursuit of global dominance through control over resources. He spoke of endless wars, the destabilization of nations, and a world driven to the brink of nuclear conflict. Today, his predictions resonate with eerie accuracy, as conflicts in the Middle East and beyond unfold in a manner he outlined with precision.
This article reflects Zhirinovsky’s speeches, detailing his vision of how the West’s greed for oil and power has led to global chaos, and how current events may signify the onset of World War III.
The West’s Endless Quest for Resources
Zhirinovsky repeatedly emphasized the central role of the Middle East in global geopolitics, noting that 90% of the world’s oil and energy resources come from the Persian Gulf. According to him, the West, particularly Europe and the United States, has long sought to control these resources to ensure their own economic dominance and maintain their high standard of living. He argued that this obsession with resources has driven the West to provoke wars, topple regimes, and create perpetual instability.
One of his key predictions centered on the creation of a direct pipeline connecting the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea via Israel. He explained that this pipeline would allow Europe to bypass Russia and Iran entirely, cutting them off from their ability to sell oil and gas. In doing so, the West would isolate these nations economically, impose harsher sanctions, and render them politically irrelevant.
“This is not about democracy or human rights,” Zhirinovsky said. “It is about oil, gas, and ensuring that the 500 million people in the West can continue to live comfortably while the rest of the world suffers.”
Syria: The First Domino
Syria, Zhirinovsky argued, was the first major target in this resource-driven strategy. He predicted that the West would stop at nothing to overthrow Bashar al-Assad’s regime because it was one of the last independent governments in the Middle East resisting Western control.
“The war in Syria is not an accident,” he said. “It is a carefully planned operation. If Assad falls, the Arab oil and gas will flow freely to Europe, bypassing Russia. This is the goal of the West.”
He highlighted how the United States and NATO armed and funded opposition groups in Syria, turning the country into a battleground for proxy wars. Special forces from the U.S., Britain, and NATO, he claimed, directly armed these groups, using refugee camps as recruitment grounds. He also pointed to Turkey’s role in the conflict, accusing it of suppressing Kurdish independence while aligning with the West’s broader agenda.
“Syria is the gateway,” Zhirinovsky warned. “Once they dismantle it, their next targets will be Iran and Iraq. This is a domino effect leading to complete Western control over the Middle East.”
The Pipeline’s Endgame
Zhirinovsky described the West’s ultimate vision: a pipeline stretching from the Persian Gulf through Israel to Europe. This pipeline would deliver oil and gas directly to Western markets, bypassing traditional routes controlled by Russia and Iran. By cutting off these nations, the West aims to impose devastating sanctions and further destabilize their economies.
“This is a war over pipelines,” he declared. “The West wants to strangle Russia and Iran, ensuring they cannot compete on the global stage. They will isolate these countries, create chaos within their borders, and leave them to collapse.”
A World on Fire: Escalating Wars
Zhirinovsky predicted that Syria’s collapse would not be the end. He foresaw that Iraq would likely be the next target, as the West seeks to consolidate its control over the region’s energy resources. He argued that this strategy of destabilization would spread chaos across the Middle East, displacing millions of people and creating endless conflicts.
“After Syria, it will be Iraq,” he said. “Then Iran, then the Caucasus. This is a chain reaction, and it is all about controlling oil and gas. The West does not care about democracy—they care about their own power.”
The West vs. The Rest: 500 Million vs. Six Billion
Zhirinovsky often spoke about the stark disparity between the Western world and the rest of humanity. He criticized how the West’s wars and colonization are driven by the desire to maintain a comfortable lifestyle for 500 million people at the expense of six billion others.
“Six billion people suffer so that 500 million can drink champagne and sit in beautiful halls,” he said. “The West creates wars everywhere—Vietnam, Iraq, Libya, Syria—all to steal resources and maintain their dominance.”
This exploitation, he argued, is not only immoral but unsustainable. He warned that the growing inequality and suffering caused by Western policies would eventually lead to global revolt and chaos.
The Nuclear Threat: World War III
Perhaps Zhirinovsky’s most chilling prediction was his warning that these conflicts could escalate into a nuclear confrontation. He described the current situation as the beginnings of World War III, with the Middle East as its epicenter.
“There will be a nuclear weapon used in this war,” he warned. “The West is playing with fire. They are provoking countries like Russia, Iran, and China, and this will lead to disaster.”
He argued that the West’s strategy of perpetual war and provocation mirrors the conditions that led to World War II, but with far more devastating consequences. “This is not just another war,” he said. “This is the war to end all wars. And it will destroy humanity if it continues.”
Conclusion: A Prophecy Fulfilled
Today, the world bears witness to the fulfillment of Zhirinovsky’s prophecies. The collapse of Syria, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the West’s relentless pursuit of resources all align with his vision of global chaos driven by Western greed. His warnings about the pipeline strategy, the isolation of Russia and Iran, and the potential for nuclear war are more relevant than ever.
As Iraq appears to be the next target in this strategy, Zhirinovsky’s words serve as a dire reminder of the costs of unchecked imperialism. The question now is whether humanity can break free from this cycle of war and exploitation—or whether it will succumb to the flames of World War III.