Russian Diplomat Accuses US Of Provoking 'Third World War' By Funding Ukraine

On Wednesday, the Russian Ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, accused Washington of prolonging the conflict in Ukraine and inciting a third world war by supplying weapons to Ukraine, according to a report by TASS.

What Happened: In a statement to the media, Antonov criticized the U.S. for its financial support to Ukraine, stating that the Pentagon could afford to ‘overestimate’ the cost of military supplies to Kyiv and be out in calculations by several billion dollars. “It is striking how easily the Americans are wasting money on Ukrainian charges,” he said.

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“Amid unprecedented funds being allocated to buy arms for the Kiev regime, the poorest African, Latin American, Asian countries remain unaddressed. There are places on the planet where people starve to death.”

“Meanwhile, the United States considers it a more relevant task to drag out bloodshed and instigate a third world war due to the West's de facto participation in the conflict,” he added.

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Why It Matters: This development comes amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Earlier this month, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, warned that if Ukraine loses to Russia, it could potentially trigger a world war.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently admitted to struggling with military deficiencies in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to keep a check on Chinese companies aiding Putin’s military efforts in Ukraine.

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