The world is getting scarier by the minute. Between all this commotion, a challenge was issued by Russia against none other than their biggest threat on the global stage, the United States. But, before you get your panties in a bunch, relax; the third World War is not starting, yet.

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There's an event called the "Tank Biathlon" which Russia organises in August every year. Competitors from around the world send in their best tanks and armour crews to take part in these gruelling games through live fire drills and rough terrain.

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Tank crews from the U.S. and the EU have never been a part of these games but considering the current tension between Russia and the United States, this may just be what the world needs.

Here's a video introducing the games. Skip to 03:18 if you want to see on Colonel from the 2016 winning Russian team challenge the U.S.A. 

Here are a few videos from previous games to get you interested:

#1 Russia T-72B3M Vs China Type96B B #2 Best moments from the Russian Tank Biathlon 2016 final #3 Have you ever seen a pink tank? We're here for you: