You are correct. The current Ukraine/Russia conflict has way more parallels with WW1 than with WW2.
Putin is not Hitler. He’s more like Kaiser Wilhelm II, opportunistic and prideful.
And when you think about it, everyone on both sides of the current Ukraine/Russia conflict is opportunistic and prideful. Don’t back down! Just one more big push should do it.
Meanwhile, Christians in trenches slaughter each other as artillery whines overhead. Just like in 1914-1918.
I think you’re right on point with your analysis.
Until there’s some effort at negotiation this carnage will continue indefinitely.