Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 18 Mar 2024,Monday International
Russian President Putin warns of potential World War Three if direct conflict with NATO escalates over Ukraine. He downplays nuclear weapon use but criticizes NATO presence in Ukraine, claiming English and French speakers are on the battlefield. Macron's hint at ground troop deployment raises concerns. Putin secures a landslide victory in Russian elections amid heightened tensions. Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russian borders. Putin emphasizes the dire consequences of conflict but suggests diplomacy over confrontation.