Lavrov's remarks about a nuclear conflict seemed to arise from the possibility that the war could spread beyond Ukraine's borders and result in a major nuclear power like the U.S. A week before, in an interview with India Today, he insisted that Russia would use "conventional weapons only" in the Ukraine conflict. Lavrov was taking part in an interview with Russia's Channel One when he brought up the possibility of an escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war into a nuclear conflict. Above, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin speaks in Beijing on November 9, 2020. But there are concerns that the conflict could expand and involve the international community.Ĭhina said Tuesday that both sides in the Ukraine war must prevent the conflict from escalating further. The conflict in the Russia-Ukraine war has so far involved only the two countries, although Ukraine is receiving substantial military aid from other nations, including the U.S. The Foreign Ministry's comments came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke openly about the "serious" risk of World War III in an interview that aired Monday. "Under the current circumstances, all parties should, first and foremost, support dialogue and negotiation to prevent the expansion and prolongation of conflicts," he said. Speaking at his regular press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin warned of a "heavier price" on Europe and the rest of the world and encouraged the involved parties to reach a peaceful resolution as soon as possible. China said Tuesday that "no one" wants to see a third world war and that it hopes the "relevant parties" in the Ukraine crisis can prevent the conflict from escalating further.
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