World War III is approaching': Putin's ranting ally warns 'completely mad West' is boosting the prospect of all-out global conflict with its military assistance for Ukraine
· Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said 'World War III' was approaching
· It comes as Zelensky welcomed new 'long term' G7 security package for Ukraine
· The 'completely mad West' risks a third world war by supporting Ukraine, the former Russian president has claimed.
· Dmitry Medvedev, now Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council and a Putin ally, said 'World War III' was 'fast approaching' and the Russian invasion of Ukraine would 'continue'.
· It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed new G7 security commitments to the country but warned it could not be a substitute for NATO membership.