Increase in NATO Military Assistance to Ukraine Brings World War Three Closer, Says Russian Official
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has warned that the increase in military assistance to Ukraine by the NATO alliance is bringing World War Three closer. Medvedev made the statement on Tuesday in response to the first day of the U.S.-led alliance summit in Lithuania, where several countries pledged more weaponry and financial support to Ukraine.
In a message on the Telegram messaging app, Medvedev criticized the West for its actions, calling them “completely crazy” and stating that they have reached a dead end. He emphasized that the aid provided by NATO would not deter Russia from achieving its goals in Ukraine. Medvedev’s comments reflect the thinking at the top levels of the Kremlin elite, according to diplomats.
Russia refers to its actions in Ukraine as a “special military operation,” while Ukraine and its allies accuse Moscow of waging an unprovoked war to seize land and dominate its neighbor. The West has expressed its intention to assist Ukraine in winning the war and has already supplied significant amounts of modern arms and ammunition to Kyiv.
Medvedev, who previously presented himself as a liberal modernizer during his presidency from 2008 to 2012, now positions himself as a fiercely anti-Western Kremlin hawk. He also advocated for the use of cluster munitions, describing them as an “inhuman weapon,” following reports of Ukraine already using them. The United States recently announced its plan to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions, which are banned by many countries due to their indiscriminate nature.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned that Moscow would be forced to use “similar” weapons if the United States provided cluster bombs to Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine have previously accused each other of using cluster munitions during the ongoing conflict.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. The increase in military assistance from NATO and the potential use of cluster munitions raise concerns about the escalation of the conflict and the potential for further destabilization in the region.
Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Stephen Coates
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Russian Official: NATO’s Increase in Military Assistance to Ukraine Brings World War Three Closer
A Russian official has warned that the recent increase in military assistance to Ukraine by NATO is pushing the world closer to another devastating war. Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, expressed his concern on Tuesday, in response to the ongoing NATO summit in Lithuania, where member countries pledged additional weaponry and financial support to Ukraine.
Medvedev criticized the West’s actions, calling them “completely crazy” and declaring that they have reached a dead end. He emphasized that NATO’s aid would not deter Russia from achieving its goals in Ukraine. Diplomats suggest that Medvedev’s remarks reflect the thinking at the highest levels of the Kremlin.
Russia refers to its involvement in Ukraine as a “special military operation,” while Ukraine and its allies accuse Moscow of launching an unprovoked war with the intention of seizing land and dominating its neighbor. The West has voiced its commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight and has already supplied significant amounts of modern weaponry and ammunition to Kyiv.
Medvedev, who previously presented himself as a liberal reformer during his presidency from 2008 to 2012, has now positioned himself as a staunch anti-Western voice within the Kremlin. He has even advocated for the use of cluster munitions, despite referring to them as “inhuman weapons” in the past. This comes after reports of Ukraine already utilizing cluster munitions. The United States recently announced its plans to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions, a weapon banned by many nations due to its indiscriminate nature.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned that if the United States supplied Ukraine with cluster bombs, Moscow would be compelled to respond with similar weapons. Both Russia and Ukraine have previously accused each other of using cluster munitions during the ongoing conflict.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. With NATO increasing military assistance and the potential use of cluster munitions, concerns are growing about further escalation and regional destabilization.
Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Stephen Coates.
