Moscow: Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned European leaders on Monday that any misstep triggering conflict with Moscow could escalate into a confrontation involving weapons of mass destruction.

Presently serving as deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, Medvedev emphasised in a Telegram post that Russia does not seek war with Europe, including what he referred to as “frigid old Europe”.

He observed that European powers lack the capacity to engage Russia militarily. The possibility of a “fatal accident” always exists, he added, highlighting the risks of escalation.

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According to Reuters, Medvedev explicitly stated that such a conflict carries a “real risk of escalating into a war using weapons of mass destruction”.

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