Trump: Russia-Ukraine War Risks 'Third World War' Amid US Peace Push

• Trump warns the Russia-Ukraine conflict risks escalating into a "third world war," citing alarm over 25,000 casualties last month.
• The US is pushing a revised 20-point peace plan, which includes a proposal for Kyiv to withdraw forces from parts of Donetsk for a "free economic zone."
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the US proposal but submitted counter-proposals, stating territorial concessions would require a national referendum.
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia could target NATO within five years if European nations do not increase defense production and spending.
• Other Trump-led diplomatic efforts, like the Israel-Gaza and Thailand-Cambodia peace accords, have struggled or collapsed.

Why It Matters: Trump's WW3 warning signals escalating global conflict risks.