Speaking to Russian news agencies, Moscow's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the risk of a World War III "is serious" and criticised Kyiv's approach to floundering peace talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv Sunday, the first visit by high-level American representatives to Ukraine since Russia invaded, US officials said. Blinken and Austin announced during the trip the gradual return of US diplomats to Ukraine starting "this week", a senior state department official said, plus more than $700 million in additional direct and indirect military aid.​ (Credit: US Department of Defense/ AFP)
Kyiv, Ukraine: Russia has warned of the "real" threat of World War III breaking out, ahead of a Tuesday meeting between the United States and allies over sending further arms to war-torn Ukraine.
Moscow's invasion of its neighbour has triggered an outburst of support from Western nations that has seen weapons pour into the country to help it wage war against Russian troops.
But Western powers have been reluctant to deepen their involvement, for fear of sparking a conflict against nuclear-armed Russia.
Speaking to Russian news agencies, Moscow's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the risk of a World War III "is serious" and criticised Kyiv's approach to floundering peace talks.
"It is real, you can't underestimate it," Lavrov said.