Ukraine's entry to NATO can result in World Conflict III: Prime Russian official warns | World News

Amid escalation of struggle in Ukraine, Russia in an interview with state-run TASS information company on Thursday mentioned that its former Soviet neighbour's entry to the North Atlantic Treaty Group (NATO) will result in a 3rd world struggle.

Calling Ukraine's software for a fast-track NATO membership “moderately a propaganda transfer”, Russian safety council deputy secretary Alexander Venediktov mentioned that Kyiv is “nicely conscious” that such a step would imply a “assured escalation to World Conflict III”, TASS reported.

“Apparently, that is what they're relying on - to create informational noise and draw consideration to themselves as soon as once more,” Venediktov added.

The official reiterated Russia's stand that by serving to Ukraine, the West, is displaying that they're a “direct social gathering to the battle”.

Venediktov mentioned that NATO members themselves perceive the “suicidal nature” of the step - admitting Ukraine to its wing.

“In any case, Russia's place stays unchanged: Ukraine's accession to NATO or another alliances fashioned underneath the auspices of the US is unacceptable for us,” he additional acknowledged.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky introduced a bid for fast-track NATO membership on the finish of September, quickly after his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a ceremony to annex 4 areas of the strife-torn east European nation.

Venediktov's assertion comes hours after Ukraine's capital - Kyiv - area was hit by Iranian-made kamikaze drones early Thursday morning, triggering rescue staff to hurry to the scene. The assaults come shut on the heels of recent Russian shelling within the latest weeks which have resulted in a number of casualties throughout Ukraine.

Moreover, US President Joe Biden on Monday promised to provide superior air protection methods to Ukraine after Russian missile assaults in Kyiv and different cities.

This newest growth comes after 143 nations of the 193-member United Nations Common Meeting on Wednesday voted in favour of a decision condemning the annexation of 4 Ukrainian areas by Russia. India was amongst 35 nations that abstained from the vote.