‘Playing with fire’: Russia warns West of ‘dangerous consequences’ as Ukraine war rages on
Russia has warned the West that aggressive actions and rhetoric from the US and its allies could dangerously escalate the Ukraine conflict. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova cautioned about global consequences. Deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov noted an unlikely meeting between Russian and US officials, while Vyacheslav Volodin warned of potential nuclear war.