Peskov: Russia will never start a third world war but will defend…
Peskov: Russia will never start a third world war but will defend itself. — We will take measures for our own security, but we will never start a third world war,
Consensus
- Russia will not initiate a third world war.
- Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, made these statements in an interview with Die Weltwoche on July 7.
- Russia has adapted to sanctions and political pressure from Europe.
- Russia is prepared to continue the special military operation in Ukraine.
Points of divergence
- Dmitry Medvedev stated that a new security zone will run through Sumy, Dnepropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine. — vm
- The Ministry of Defense reported attacks on Kyiv using drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles on the night of July 2, targeting military-industrial and fuel facilities. — vm
- Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Federation Council, stated in April that the threat of a third world war is greater than ever. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Peskov: Russia will never start a third world war but will defend itself — Вечерняя Москва
- Kremlin says Russia will never initiate a third world war — Вести