“World War III will break out if Russian tanks reach Kiev.” This is the phrase uttered by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, which made the Kremlin furious, in particular the Russian ambassador to Italy, Sergei Razov, thundered. In an interview with RIA Novosti, he commented: “I don’t think the defense minister of a country that played a known role in starting World War II should talk about World War III.” And again: “As far as Russian tanks are concerned, personal beliefs in doomsday scenarios based on the demonization of Russia are not sufficient grounds to merit a public response.” “As for the assertion – added the diplomat – that supplying Kiev with weapons helps to avoid an escalation of the conflict, one should not confuse cause with effect. It is obvious that pumping the Kiev regime with new types of weapons leads only to one escalation and prolongation of the conflict and the multiplication of destruction, casualties and suffering”.
There was no lack of response from the minister to the ambassador who specified yesterday, at the end of the press conference at Villa Madame: “I deal with defence, I don’t have time to dedicate myself to diplomatic relations with Rome. We are cooperating with Ukraine to help it.” to defend itself against an attack that could reappear in the coming days”.
Source: IL Tempo
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