I find it hard to believe that the powers that be are really trying to nuke themselves to death in a mutual conflict between US and Russia. Yet they are clearly instigating a NATO / Russia conflict hard.
What seems more likely is another problem reaction solution cycle.
So the question becomes what could be the "solution" to the WWIII scenario they are building up?
I think it will be a fake alien invasion OR savior. If the latter, that "savior" will be the antiChrist + false prophet showing false signs and wonders. "Thank you aliens for saving us from ourselves!"
More and more I'm convinced there will be nightmarish destruction throughout the entire planet, the likes of which the 'modern' world is especially unaccustomed, I believe, followed by a worldwide peace treaty that will enslave humanity to the ultimate destruction of eternal souls. Cheers.
Basically Book of Revelation. Only after the destruction, the Antichrist's tyrannical rule will be cut short by Christ's second coming.