French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to claims made by a Russian security official that Ukraine joining NATO would lead to a world war.
Alexander Venediktov told the state TASS news agency in an interview on Thursday morning (October 13) that Ukraine's capital Kyiv is "well aware" that the move would mean a "guaranteed escalation to a World War Three." According to TASS, Mr Venediktov said: "Apparently, that's what they are counting on - to create informational noise and draw attention to themselves once again."
Mr Venediktov also reiterated the Russian notion that by helping Ukraine, the West "are a direct party to the conflict". Taking to Twitter, Macron appeared to address the claims.
