Growing Fears of World War III as Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russian Soil

Concerns about the potential outbreak of World War III are mounting as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies. Many had predicted this possibility when Russia first launched its military operations over two and a half years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin, increasingly emboldened amidst the ongoing war, has frequently mentioned World War III in his public addresses.

For the first time, Ukraine has launched a significant attack within Russian borders, escalating tensions further. This move is expected to provoke a severe reaction from Putin, whose anger is likely to reach new heights. Following Germany, Italy has also voiced its fears about the possibility of a third world war.

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Mario Saldana, addressed this issue on Wednesday, stating, "Supplying more arms to Ukraine could lead directly to World War III." He emphasized that invading Russian territory and causing civilian casualties would be a disaster, potentially triggering a global conflict.

In a speech ahead of the European Parliament elections in June, Saldana made it clear that Italy would not support the provision of weapons to Ukraine unless there were guarantees that they would not be used for attacks inside Russia. He reiterated that any such aggression could push the world closer to the brink of war.

Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukraine's military had refrained from attacking Russian soil until August, when they not only crossed into Russian territory but also advanced within 30 kilometers of key Russian regions. On Wednesday, Russia claimed that Ukrainian forces used US-made rockets to attack a bridge in the Cross region, resulting in the deaths of several Russian volunteers who were aiding civilian evacuations.

In response to this unprecedented aggression, President Putin has issued a stern warning, signaling a decisive reaction. He has cautioned NATO allies that any attack on Russian soil using Western-supplied weapons would remove all limits in the conflict. The situation continues to escalate, with the world watching closely as tensions reach a critical point.