Kiev’s ‘Suicidal’ NATO Accession “Guarantees Escalation to World War Three”

That is according to the Dep Sec of the Russian Security Council - noting that both the alliance and the Ukranian leadership are “well aware” of the risk. (TASS)

Deputy Secretary Alexander Venediktov also cautioned against nuclear war, pointing out the “consequences would be disastrous for all mankind” and not just Russia and the West.

The comments come after Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a fast track bid to join NATO and called for preventative strikes against Russia.