If negotiations with Putin fail, Zelensky predicts "a third World War"

Ukrainian's president Zelensky said, If negotiation between I and Putin fails, that would mean that this is a third World War."

 



Volodymyr Zelensky predicted a "third World War", if talks with Vladimir Putin fail to achieve peace, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

"If these initiatives fail," Zelensky told CNN via video link yesterday, "that would imply... a third World War."

"Unfortunately, our dignity will not protect lives." So, I believe we should use every format...to approach the potential of speaking with Putin," Zelensky told CNN presenter Fareed Zakaria.

The Ukrainian leader spoke as the one-month anniversary of Russia's invasion looms this week. 

Ukrainian Prime Minister Alexander Zelensky spoke as the one-month anniversary of Russia's invasion looms. 

Boris Johnson called the crisis a "turning point for the world" at his Conservative Party conference. 

Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden has warned Chinese leader Xi Jinping of "consequences" if he backs Russia. 

There were now "considerable dilemmas" for countries who were yet to speak out against Russian President Vladimir Putin, he said, adding: "I think that in Beijing you are starting to see some second thoughts."