The war in Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, was initiated by Russia under the pretext of protecting pro-Russian separatists and 'denazifying' Ukraine, a nation that has been increasingly aligning with Europe since its independence in 1991.

As the conflict enters its third year, Ukrainian armed forces are grappling with shortages of soldiers and ammunition, even as Russian troops continue to make advances on the eastern front.

The ongoing war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, with significant aerial attacks by Russia on Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine has retaliated by targeting locations within Russia and the annexed Crimea region.

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have been stalled since spring 2022, primarily due to Russia's insistence that Ukraine accept the annexation of certain territories.

Recently, the European Parliament passed a resolution urging EU member states to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-supplied arms against legitimate military targets in Russia, with 425 votes in favor.

In response, Viacheslav Volodin, the President of the Russian Duma, accused the European Parliament of creating conditions for a potential nuclear war by supporting Ukraine's military actions.

Volodin warned that the European Parliament's calls could escalate into a global conflict involving nuclear weapons, stating that Russia would respond with more powerful arms if these measures were enacted.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned that if NATO allows Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian targets, it would signify that the West is at war with Russia, prompting a strong response from Moscow.

Volodin referenced the historical context of World War II, emphasizing the grave consequences of escalating the conflict, as 27 million Soviet citizens lost their lives fighting fascism.

He further highlighted the proximity of the European Parliament to Russia, noting that an intercontinental missile could reach Strasbourg in just three minutes and 20 seconds.

Volodin also questioned whether European lawmakers consulted their constituents before making such decisions, implying that citizens may not desire a war on their doorstep.