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!"