Macron’s comments came during a live appearance on his social media channels.
PARIS — Will the war in Ukraine turn into World War III?
French President Emmanuel Macron pointedly didn’t rule it out during a social media appearance on Thursday, but rather accused Russia of bringing Europe to the precipice of a new world war.
« The Russians have globalized the war in Ukraine, » Macron said during a live appearance on his social media channels in response to a question asking if Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War III.
« I’m wary of bold words, » Macron said. However, the French president pointed out that Russia is using Iranian drones to strike targets in Ukraine and has deployed of North Korean troops to the front lines.
« There’s a conflict in Ukraine, in which Russians, as a matter of fact, have made things global, » Macron said. « Will [the war] be limited to this theater? Let’s hope so, » Macron said.
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