An outspoken ally of Vladimir Putin has claimed the West will be "reduced to ashes" if Russia does not win its war with Ukraine. State TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov also said Ukraine and its allies are waging war "with God", adding that "their end is certain" if they emerge victorious.
The chilling remarks were made by the Rossiya 1 host during a TV clip which was posted and translated by the Russian Media Mentor on Saturday (December 17), the Daily Star reports. Solovyov said: "We live in latter days. What's happening in Ukraine won't stay in Ukraine.
"A holy war is underway. We're fighting for the right of mankind to live in its original state, as designed by the Creator.