As the severity of the ongoing conflict/warfare escalates/increases/worsens, global tensions are approaching new heights. Diplomatic efforts appear/seem/remain unsuccessful as countries/nations/states take sides/align themselves/engage in the growing/expanding/escalating conflict. Fears/Concerns/Worries are mounting that/about/of a wider/broader/la

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