Tensions Rise as Trump Warns of Potential World War After Call with Putin
In a recent phone conversation, United States President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, subsequently expressing grave concerns over the risk of a Third World War. According to reports from JOEcouk, Trump described the call as productive but reiterated his alarming predictions regarding U.S. involvement in a global conflict.
During the conversation, the Russian leader supposedly agreed to a limited ceasefire concerning energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine. However, minutes after the call concluded, Moscow resumed its assault on Ukraine, specifically targeting the energy infrastructure that had been promised preservation, along with two hospitals.
In an interview following the call with Putin, Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham that Russia currently holds the upper hand. He emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire, stating, "We want to end the war once and for all. Right now, there are many weapons aimed at each other, and a ceasefire without going a bit further would have been difficult."
Trump disclosed that his push for an immediate ceasefire was part of a larger strategy aimed at preventing American troops from engaging directly in the conflict, thereby reducing the impending threat of nuclear war. He warned, "Look, we’re doing this. There are no Americans involved. There could be if this ends in a Third World War, which is ridiculous... but you know, strange things happen."
Following the assault on Wednesday, wherein Russian forces resumed attacks despite earlier commitments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia's actions. He had supported a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States before Trump's call, which included an understanding regarding limited ceasefire terms. After the latest round of airstrikes, Zelensky took to Telegram to rally international support against what he termed Moscow's attempts to prolong the conflict. He stated, "Today, Putin has de facto rejected the proposal for a complete ceasefire. It would be just for the world to reject any attempt by Putin to prolong the war."
This escalation of tensions highlights the fragility of the current geopolitical climate and the urgent necessity for effective diplomatic interventions to restore peace and prevent further loss of life.
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