evening The Kremlin stated that Russia will never start World War III but will take whatever measures are necessary to ensure its own security

The statement:

> "The Kremlin stated that Russia will never start World War III but will take whatever measures are necessary to ensure its own security."

means the following:

"The Kremlin stated..."

The Kremlin (a common way of referring to the Russian government) said this officially.

"Russia will never start World War III..."

Russia claims that it does not want to begin a global war involving many countries.

It is presenting itself as saying it prefers to avoid a world war.

"...but will take whatever measures are necessary..."

However, Russia also says it is willing to do anything it considers necessary to protect itself.

This could include military action, economic measures, cyber operations, or strengthening its defenses, depending on how it defines its security needs.

"...to ensure its own security."

Russia argues that if it believes its national security is threatened, it will respond in ways it considers appropriate.

Easy Example

Imagine a person says:

> "I don't want to start a fight, but if someone threatens me, I'll do whatever is necessary to protect myself."

This is similar to what the statement is trying to convey:

First part: "I don't want to start the fight."

Second part: "But I won't hesitate to defend myself if I think I'm in danger."

Important Note

This is a political statement expressing Russia's official position. Other countries may disagree about whether Russia's actions are defensive or offensive. In international politics, governments often describe their own military actions as being for security, while other governments may interpret those same actions differently.