The war in #Ukraine will either last a century or escalate into World War III — Marine Le Pen According to the leader of the National Rally, NATO's direct entry into the conflict would mean World War III, while continuing the current scenario threatens to prolong the fighting for decades. "This war has already lasted longer than World War I. There are 2 million victims. It's a real massacre. It's terrible," Le Pen said. The statement comes as the presidential campaign has begun in #France.