US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s remarks about a direct military conflict between Russia and NATO in case of Ukraine’s defeat are insane, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, APA reports citing TASS.
"Is this an overt threat to Russia or an attempt to cook up an excuse for [Ukrainian President Vladimir] Zelensky? Both are insane. However, everyone can see who the aggressor is - it is Washington," the diplomat wrote on her Telegram channel.