Russian tanks in Kyiv would mean World War III says

Russian tanks in Kyiv would mean World War III, says Italian minister

Explanation was given by Guido Crosetto

Jan 27, 2023 3:18 p.m

(updated at 3:39 p.m.)

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday (27th) that the eventual arrival of Russian tanks in Kyiv would mean the start of World War III.

Russian tanks during a military exercise in 2021

Russian tanks during a military exercise in 2021

Photo: ANSA / Ansa Brazil

The statement was made during an event in Rome amid growing expectations of a possible new military offensive by the Vladimir Putin regime against Ukraine.

“World War III would begin the moment Russian armored cars arrived in Kyiv and on the borders of Europe,” Crosetto declared.

“Not letting them get there is the only way to avoid a third world war,” added the minister, justifying Western countries’ military support for Ukraine.

Russia is threatening to intensify its attacks on the neighboring country as the United States and Europe have promised to supply Ukraine’s army with war tanks, which has not happened since the conflict began.

According to Crosetto, the Italian government could present a sixth decree on military aid to Ukraine next week.

It is expected that this new package will include air defense systems in cooperation with France.

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