Trump warns Russia-Ukraine conflict can lead to third world war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to escalate into a third world war. Speaking to the reporters at the White House, Trump said that at least 25,000 people were killed in the war last month alone and expressed deep frustration over the continued clashes, Business Standard reported.

"I'd like to see the killing stopped. 25,000 people died last month... things like this end up in third world wars. I said that the other day. I said, 'everybody keeps playing games like this, you'll end up in a third world war'," he said. "I would love to see it stop. And we're working very hard," he added. 

The US has been pursuing a peace agreement aimed at achieving a resolution between Russia and Ukraine through continuous engagement with both sides. In November, Washington disclosed all 28 points of its proposal, but the plan drew sharp criticism for being overly favourable to Russia.

However, the revised approach presents a streamlined 20-point framework, accompanied by separate documents detailing security guarantees and Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.

While speaking to the reporters, Trump also stressed the denuclearisation of weapons. "One of the things I talk to China about is the denuclearisation of weapons... I've spoken to China about that. I've spoken to Russia about that," he said.