Since the start of the war in Ukraine three years ago, President Vladimir Putin and his top aides have repeatedly warned about engaging in a destructive war with the West and potentially using nuclear weapons.
Alexei Zhuravlev, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin and deputy chairman of the parliament’s defense committee, said Russia must prepare for the possibility of World War III and should hesitate to confront the West. He said it was not. He stressed that the country’s young male population should be prepared to face a potentially devastating global conflict within the next three years. Mr. Zhuravlev warned of serious risks of conflict with the West and insisted that the Russian government must not back down from such challenges.
The 62-year-old insisted to young Russians that Europe was preparing for war with Russia in 2028-2029, The Sun reported. He urged open discussion on the issue and stressed that Russia needs to ensure sufficient military strength and a robust arsenal to respond effectively if war with Ukraine escalates further. did.
Russia issues threat of war
Since the start of the war in Ukraine three years ago, President Vladimir Putin and his top aides have repeatedly warned about engaging in a destructive war with the West and potentially using nuclear weapons. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev also said that if provoked, Moscow was prepared to use nuclear weapons and spark World War III.
President Putin himself has asserted that the US and UK decision to provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow and ATACMS missiles capable of attacking Russian territory is seen as direct NATO involvement in the war, and has expressed threats of nuclear attack. are. Three years have passed since Russia launched a major invasion of Ukraine, and tensions between Russia and the West continue to rise.
Experts have warned that the conflict in Ukraine could escalate into a major armed conflict. Such an escalation could lead to a devastating war in Europe, similar to the destruction of World War II. Several European countries have already issued statements acknowledging the threat of Russian aggression and stressing the need to prepare for potential conflict.
