A NUCLEAR world war is now a "real" danger and Britain and Nato would be a "legitimate" target, Russia's foreign minister has warned.
In a chilling message, Sergei Lavrov said the risk of World War Three is now "considerable" and must not be "underestimated".
Lavrov accused Nato forces of "pouring oil on the fire" by supplying arms to Ukrainian troops - and claimed Russia wanted to prevent a nuclear war at all costs.
In an interview with Russian news agencies, he said: "This is our key position on which we base everything. The risks now are considerable.
"I would not want to elevate those risks artificially. Many would like that. The danger is serious, real, And we must not underestimate it."
And the war hawk said Britain and other Nato countries "would be a legitimate target" after "pumping weapons into Ukraine".
Lavrov said: "Nato, in essence, is engaged in a war with Russia through a proxy and is arming that proxy. War means war."
The foreign minister also criticised Kyiv's approach to peace talks with Moscow.
He said: "Goodwill has its limits. But if it isn't reciprocal, that doesn't help the negotiation process."
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba described Lavrov's comments as a sign of Russia's weakness.
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Nuclear World War 3 is now a ‘REAL DANGER’ and Britain and Nato would be a ‘legitimate’ target, warns Putin chief
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