Washington, March 1, 2025 – The Europe Today: U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, cautioning him against taking unnecessary risks that could escalate the conflict into a global crisis.
“You’ve been at a disadvantage since the war started. You should be grateful. People are dying, you don’t have enough troops. You’re not in a better position. You don’t have the cards right now… With us, you started playing the cards, but you don’t have them right now. You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people… You’re gambling with World War III,” Trump stated.
Trump’s remarks came after Zelensky raised Ukraine’s need for security guarantees and advocated for Kyiv’s more active participation in the negotiation process. The Ukrainian president emphasized that Ukraine requires more than just a ceasefire, as Russia has previously violated similar agreements.
The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions over Ukraine’s security and the geopolitical stakes involved in the conflict.
