Mikhael Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has accused the US of drawing Russia into a new Cold War.
Such a move might even lead to armed conflict unless tensions are eased, Mr Gorbachev warned.
The US "has already drawn us into a new Cold War, trying openly to achieve its main idea of triumphalism," the revered elder statesman said in an interview with Russia's Interfax news agency.
"Where will that lead all of us? A Cold War is already being waged openly. What's next?
"Unfortunately I cannot say for sure that a Cold War won't lead to a 'hot' one. I fear they (the US) could take the risk."
He criticised the West for imposing sanctions on Russia.
"All you hear is about sanctions towards Russia from America and the European Union. Have they totally lost their heads?"
The 83-year-old former Soviet president is much admired internationally because of the way he improved relations with the West during his time in office.
But he is vilified in Russia for much the same reason, and for allowing the break-up of the Soviet Union.
Last year he warned that the world was "on the brink of a new Cold War" and urged the US and the EU to "defrost relations" with Russia.
Mr Gorbachev has been harshly critical of President Vladimir Putin in the past for an "imitation" of democracy.
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