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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warns of World War 3 as US and Russia on verge of confrontation




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The former and final leader of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev has stated that the United States and Russia on the verge of a direct confrontation.

The former leader made the remarks to the Interfax News Agency.

The U.S has all but confirmed that it will strike Russia’s key ally Syria after an alleged chemical attack a rebel held suburb of the capital, Damascus.

Both the Syrian and Russian government along with the Red Crescent that was present on the scene have all denied any chemical attack took place and called for an international investigation.

However, the U.S along with the UK and France looked poised to launch retaliatory air strikes against the Syrian military but Russia has indicated that it will not permit any further attacks to go unanswered.

Militaries in region are on high alert as all sides prepare for conflict. The Syrian military along with its Hezbollah and Iranian support have begun to disperse personal and equipment while Russian air craft have flown mock attack simulations on U.S and French naval vessels.

Meanwhile, former Premier Gorbachev has said that only a direct meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin can de-escalate the situation that has the potential to result in a “huge disaster”.

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