Zelensky Warns of “World War III” Risk to Request More Aid from the West: Russian Media Claims

Zelensky warns of the risk of “World War III”, Russian media: Use this to ask for more aid from the West

“In order to seek support from the West, Zelensky mentioned the risk of a world war.” According to reports from Ukrainian Pravda, Reuters and other media on the 29th, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in an interview with German media on the 28th that if Russia attacks NATO countries, that would be the beginning of World War III. The Russian TVC website stated on the 29th that Ukraine is trying to portray Russia as a global threat, exaggerating the catastrophic consequences that the West will face if Ukraine fails, and even exaggerating the impending “World War III” in order to request more assistance from the West. , greater support.

Source of Ukrainian President Zelensky’s file picture: Visual China

“Ukrainian Pravda” stated that Zelensky said in the interview that German Chancellor Scholz was aware of the risk of the outbreak of World War III. Zelensky urged Germany to use its economic influence to win more support for Ukraine from its EU partners in the fight against Russia. He believes that it is still possible to stop Russia through war, both geopolitically and financially. Zelensky said that Ukraine is very dependent on the military support of the United States and EU countries. “Other countries say that Ukraine is defending our common values. This is easy to say, but only Ukrainians have sacrificed their lives.” If Ukraine does not If weapons, funds, etc. are obtained in time, the conflict may spread to other countries.

The report quoted Zelensky as saying that Republican opposition could lead to a reduction in U.S. military aid to Ukraine. “A negative attitude or lack of support from the United States would be a bad signal” and make Europe aware that if Russia “continues to advance” , it needs to “fight alone”.

The Wall Street Journal of the United States stated that Ukraine faces a funding gap of more than US$40 billion this year. Funding from the United States and the European Union was expected to make up about $30 billion of that amount. The Ukrainian government needs these funds to maintain operations, mainly to pay wages, pensions and subsidies to the people. In addition, if the military assistance plan is delayed, it will also cause a blow to Ukraine’s operations on the battlefield.

According to the Russian “ukraina.ru” news network, in order to obtain weapons and funds, Kiev is using “World War III” to scare the West. Russia’s “Komsomolskaya Pravda” commented on the 29th that Kiev continues to ask the West for more assistance, indicating that it is trying to escalate the conflict and intensify confrontation. Zelensky’s remarks also reflect that the West should be responsible for the consequences of the continuation of the conflict. It is the West’s constant instigation and incitement that has made it difficult for the conflict to end, but they will not admit this.

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2024-01-30 06:06:52