The British general warns: Russia Can Start World War III

He said the character of politics and war is evolved rapidly, driven by the spread of information and the degree of technological change.

Our competitors have become skilled at exploiting layers between peace and war. )

He warned that the current strategic and political context has made the world less stable towards world wars. Threats are increasing, spread, and intensify rapidly. The global playing field is marked by constant confrontations with the return of an earlier era of great competition of power. )

The ambitious states like Russia, China and Iran are showing that they challenge our security, stability and prosperity. I'm not suggesting that our opponents tried to go to war, in the traditional definition of the term, but reckless behaviour and disrespect for international law regarding these new types of weapons are at risk of escalation.

His message came after fears that Putin is using his growing influence worldwide to gather power for the Russian state with arms deals, political loyalty and expanding areas of influence. Then sending the Pantsir-S missile system to Serbia after Moscow strengthened ties with the autocratic administration in Belgrade, led by President Aleksandar Vucic.

Putin has already monitored arms deals with Balkan states, supplying them with various weapons, both for land and air warfare, including fighter aircraft, helicopters and tanks.