Russia sends horror WW3 threat to UK and Europe - 'We can strike anywhere'

Russia has issued a chilling new threat against the UK and Europe, warning it can strike "any part" of the continent as fears grow of a wider global conflict. The alarming comments were made on Russian state television by Vladimir Solovyov, one of President Vladimir Putin’s closest media allies, during a heated broadcast discussing the war in Ukraine and relations with the West.

Solovyov claimed that Europe no longer enjoys the protection of the United States and suggested Moscow could now attack Western targets without fear of retaliation. He said: "Basically, we can choose to strike any part of Europe. Americans won’t retaliate." The remarks came as Solovyov predicted a future alliance between Russia and the US under Donald Trump, claiming Washington would abandon its traditional role as Europe's security guarantor. He added that European nations were now "on their own" and accused Western leaders of provoking a dangerous escalation by continuing to support Ukraine. The Russian broadcaster also launched a furious attack on Kyiv, boasting about the destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure and declaring the capital a "dead city".

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly warned the West (Image: SmartFrame/Zuma Press)

NATO has so far insisted that any attack on a member state would trigger a full collective response, but Solovyov’s claims have renewed fears that Moscow believes the alliance is weakening.

With Russia openly discussing strikes on Europe and questioning US commitment, experts warn that the world may be entering its most dangerous phase since the Cold War.

"By and large, Kyiv turned into a dead city, and we will finish it off," he said, before calling on civilians to flee. The comments were backed by Igor Markov, a former Ukrainian politician now living in Russia, who went even further by calling for the execution of Ukrainian political leaders.