'There will be a Third World War': Ukrainian Prime Minister warns

The prime minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, has issued a strong warning to the international community. In an interview with the BBC, Shmyhal stated that if Ukraine falls to Russia, it could trigger a “Third World war“.

The prime minister's statements are intended to put pressure on the United States Congress to approve a $61 billion aid package pending approval, money that is intended to support the defense of kyiv.

Shmyhal expressed “cautious optimism” that US lawmakers will approve this vital foreign aid package, crucial for Ukraine's security. In Washington, the prime minister highlighted the urgent importance of these funds, declaring: “We need this money for yesterday, not for tomorrow or today (…) there will be many conflicts, many types of wars of that style, and at the end of the day , this could lead to Third World war“.

The political stalemate in the United States Congress has had devastating repercussions on the battlefield. The lack of supplies has left Ukraine at a disadvantagefacing the numerical and weapons superiority on the part of Russia.

Political tensions in the United States have also impacted the delivery of aid to Ukraine. The internal opposition, especially from conservative sectors, has blocked this aid package for months. President Joe Biden has urged immediate approval of the package to demonstrate US support for its allies.

Will there be a Third World War?

The prime minister of Ukraineduring his statements, has assured that in case of losing the war against Russiathe latter would take advantage of the situation for now invade Polandwhich would ultimately trigger a Third World war.

Russia, for its part, has denied such claims, pointing out that such statements are tricks by Ukraine to continue obtaining support from the United States. He has also indicated that it is not among his plans to attack other countries.

Currently, there are political tensions in the world between several countries, such as China with Taiwan, North Korea with South Korea and the United States, Iran with Israel, and the wars being fought between Israel and Gaza, as well as between Ukraine and Russia. .