Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a chilling warning of a possible ‘full-scale World War 3’ if Western troops enter Ukraine. This came after a reporter asked him about French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments suggesting troops might be sent to Ukraine to aid the country in its war effort.
Putin responded: “I think anything is possible in today’s world and it’s clear to everyone that this would be one step from a full-scale World War III.”
This alarming comment comes after Putin, a former KGB member, was elected for a fifth six-year term, making him the longest-ruling Russian leader since Josef Stalin. His reign is expected to continue until 2030, when it is believed he will seek yet another term.
Initial exit poll results reported by Russian government-sanctioned media organisation Sputnik indicate that he received around 88% of the vote, with his “opponents” garnering less than three percent each, the Mirror reports.
