Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was worried when asked if the world was heading towards World War III.
According to foreign media, Putin made the comments while addressing an economic forum in St. Petersburg.
Putin spoke about Russia's war with Ukraine, before talking about the conflict between Israel and Iran.
"It's worrying. I'm speaking without any irony, without any jokes," Putin said, writes A2 CNN.
"Of course, there is a lot of conflict potential, it is growing and it is right under our noses, and it affects us directly," he added.
"This requires, of course, not only our careful attention to the events that are taking place, but also the search for solutions... preferably by peaceful means, in all directions," he concluded. (A2 Televizion)