Trump Warns That Russia-Ukraine Escalation Could Lead To World War III

Trump Highlights Rising Casualties in the Conflict

US President Donald Trump made a statement that the Russia-Ukraine war might develop into a third world war. According to Trump, he interacted with journalists at the White House. Trump said that as a result of the conflict, there have been 25,000 deaths within the previous month. According to Trump, people who died include soldiers, with some victims caught up in bomb attacks.

Trump said he wants the violence to end. He said that things are bad and unnecessary political politics have heightened tensions. Clearly, he said that his government will reduce conflict between these two nations.

White House on Trump’s Position

  • The White House Press Secretary, Carolyn Leavitt, said that Trump is unhappy with the pace of talks meant to put an end to the conflict. As per her, Trump prefers seeing tangible progress and not mere talks. She added that Trump will do more.
  • Leavitt said that members within the staff structure at the Trump administration are promoting a peace plan within the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Leavitt suggested that Trump would like to communicate with leaders within Europe. Leavitt also indicated that members within West Asia Ambassador Steve Witkoff’s staff remain engaged in communications with Russia and Ukraine.

Peace Plan Proposals from Both Sides  

  • There are reports that Trump had offered a peace plan with 28 points that would bring an end to the war. However, unhappy with this peace plan, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, offered a peace plan with 20 points. All these have been offered already to the United States.
  • Zelensky said that Ukraine will not surrender the region of Donbas to Russia. Moreover, he said that he will discuss with the United States a plan for reconstruction and economic development.