Italy warns of the risk of World War III after the authorization of the use of US weapons against Russia

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June 1 () –

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Antonio Tajani, warned this Saturday that the risk of a Third World War is increasing after the United States has authorized the use of its weapons for the Ukrainian Army to attack Russian targets. on Russian soil.

“The options and statements of (German Chancellor Olaf) Scholz are not ours. Be cautious, because the risk of a third world war increases if you are not. A small mistake could have disastrous consequences,” Tajani said during a act of the Italian employers’ association, Cofindustria, reported by the newspaper ‘La Repubblica’.

First the United States and then the German Chancellor have announced that they authorize the use of their weapons against targets on Russian soil, thus satisfying one of Ukraine’s requests, which saw its ability to respond to Russian attacks limited.

“We are firm in the defense of Ukraine, but we are also firm in defense of peace,” argued the Italian political official. In that sense, he has announced that a new Iranian arms package for kyiv will be announced soon.

“Support for Ukraine is unconditional. We are going to send another package of aid and weapons in a matter of weeks. We are working,” Tajani explained during the National Conference of Young Entrepreneurs of Confindustria.