Sergey Lavrov speaks about risk of nuclear war

Any clash between the powers possessing nuclear weapons creates a huge risk of escalating the conflict into a nuclear war. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov, reports sb.by.

The diplomat recalls the existence of a joint statement of the presidents of Russia and the U.S. in June 2021 that nuclear war can't be won by anyone, so it can't be unleashed.

Sergey Lavrov also added that Moscow was watching with concern the rhetoric of the West, which accused Russia of preparing provocations using weapons of mass destruction.

"But the West itself, including the United States, UK, and France, is doing everything to increase its almost direct participation in the war they are waging against Russia at the hands of Ukrainians. This is a dangerous trend," the politician said.