Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote - BBC News

Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.

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Watch: Ukraine PM warns of Third World War if Russia wins

Ukraine's prime minister has told the BBC there will be a "Third World War" if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia, as he urged the US Congress to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill.

Denys Shmyhal expressed "careful optimism" that US lawmakers would pass the hotly contested measure, which has $61bn (£49bn) earmarked for Kyiv.

The House of Representatives is set to vote on the package this Saturday.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68840261

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