Russian lawmaker says Biden is risking WW3 with missile decision


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  • Monday, 18 Nov 2024

A Ukrainian service member from the special police unit Hyzhak (Predator) fires a howitzer D30 towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline city of Toretsk, Ukraine October 25, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian lawmaker Maria Butina said on Monday that the administration of President Joe Biden was risking World War Three if it had allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia.

"These guys, Biden's administration, is trying to escalate the situation to the maximum while they still have power and are still in office," Butina told Reuters.

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