Russia Ukraine news LATEST — Putin lackey warns of ‘catastrophic’ nuclear clash as Kremin accuses Kyiv of airbase attack

A TOP Kremlin official has warned of a “direct clash” between NATO and Russia that could have “catastrophic consequences.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed NATO is a “serious threat” to Russia, and added “direct clash” between the two nuclear powers would have “catastrophic consequences.” The Putin ally went on to slam the US for allegedly rejecting talks with Moscow over so-called “strategic stability” between the nations. This comes as the Kremlin accused Ukraine of launching “Soviet-made drones” drones at the Dyagilevo airfield in the Ryazan region and the Engels airfield in the Saratov region. Some reports claim up to three Russian soldiers were killed in the strikes. Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest news…