MOSCOW, Apr 25 The modern world is sick and , is probably on the verge of a new world war, but it can be avoided, said Deputy Head of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev.
«The world is sick. And it is quite likely that it is on the verge of a new world war. Is it inevitable? No, it is not «, — he said during a conversation with the participants of the Knowledge marathon.
Medvedev noted at the same time that empires never fall apart without subsequent wars, and after the collapse of the USSR, war was avoided for almost 30 years.
» A world war can be avoided, but I will not make forecasts, forecasts are a thankless task,» he added.