PRESIDENT Trump has issued a chilling World War Three warning that the US could be “dragged into the Ukraine war” after his phone call with Vladimir Putin.
The Republican and mad Vlad agreed to pause strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days – but the Russian leader broke the limited ceasefire within hours.
Fox NewsTrump made the chilling warning on Tuesday after speaking with Putin[/caption]
ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin attends the Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Moscow on Tuesday[/caption]
ReutersMembers of the National Police Special Purpose Battalion of Zaporizhzhia region fire a D-30 howitzer towards Russian troops on a front line,[/caption]
Trump issued the Armageddon message on Fox News on Tuesday, shortly after he and Putin spoke on the phone for “almost two hours”.
During his interview with Laura Ingraham, Trump chillingly admitted that “Russia has the advantage,” adding “we want to get [the war] over with”.
Trump claimed his call with Putin went “great” after they reached the agreement, despite the Russian leader refusing to accept a full 30-day ceasefire.
The President told Ingraham: “Right now, you have a lot of guns pointing at each other and a ceasefire without going a little bit further would have been tough.”
But he revealed that his urgent push for a ceasefire was part of a much larger plan to prevent US troops from entering the bloody war and, in turn, minimize the chance of nuclear Armageddon.
Trump warned: “Look, we’re doing this – there are no Americans involved.
“There could be if you end up in World War III over this, which is so ridiculous.
“But, you know, strange things happen.”
But US and Ukrainian officials have cast their doubt on Putin wanting peace as, a mere few hours after the limited ceasefire was agreed, Russia plunged a Ukrainian city into darkness with devastating strikes.
Putin launched the heinous airstrike on the energy infrastructure of Slovyansk in the Donetsk region, where 100,000 citizens reside, local reports claim.
Areas of the city have been left with no electricity after the strike – reportedly carried out using an aerial bomb, local reports claim.
Putin sent a wave of 145 drones plus 56 mock UAVs, aimed at confusing air defences, into Ukraine, with some 72 of the drones downed.
Two Ukrainian hospitals were also hit in Ukraine’s border region Sumy, causing an evacuation of the sick.
And just one hour after the historic Putin-Trump call, blasts rocked the capital city Kyiv and a man, 60, was wounded in both legs in Bucha, with private houses also hit.
US Congressman Joe Wilson slammed the mad Russian dictator for already appearing to break the agreement, and “insulted President Trump”.
He said on X: “Putin’s forces targeted power systems in Slovyansk with guide bombs and attacks continue across Ukraine now.
“Putin does not want peace, he wants Ukraine.”
But Russia has also accused Ukraine of not honouring the agreement.
GettyOfficials work at the site of destruction and fire after the Russian attack in Sumy, Ukraine on Wednesday[/caption]
APFirefighters work on a site of a Russian attack in Krasnopillia, Sumy region on Wednesday[/caption]
ReutersA man clears rubble near damaged private houses at a site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine[/caption]
Ukraine hit Russian targets overnight, exploding the Kavkazskaya oil transshipment point at Kropotkin in Krasnodar region – crucial for exports.
There was a series of explosions after which the facility was put out of use with 30 staff evacuated with no injuries and a huge emergency operation underway to extinguish the flames.
Zelensky had agreed to the US proposed 30-day ceasefire prior to the Putin-Trump call.
He also later supported the limited ceasefire on energy infrastructure.
But after the air attacks launched early on Wednesday, Zelensky urged the rest of the world to stop any attempts by Moscow to “drag out the war”.
He said on Telegram: “Today, Putin de facto rejected the proposal for a complete ceasefire.
“It would be right for the world to reject in response any attempts by Putin to drag out the war.”
It comes after various members of the Trump administration revealed they think Putin is stalling after only agreeing to the partial ceasefire.
US officials think Putin is purposely agreeing to enough to appear engaged in peace talks – but presses ahead in the bloody war, according to The New York Times.
What did Trump & Putin agree?
By Juliana Cruz Lima, Foreign News Reporter
Ceasefire & Ukraine
Putin thanked Trump for his efforts to end hostilities.
Russia agreed to halt energy infrastructure attacks for 30 days.
Moscow wants foreign military aid to Ukraine to stop as a key condition for peace.
Putin questioned Kyiv’s ability to negotiate, citing past violations.
He accused Ukrainian militants of terrorist crimes in Russia’s Kursk region.
Prisoners & humanitarian issues
A 175-for-175 prisoner exchange will take place on March 19.
23 wounded Ukrainian soldiers will be released as a gesture of goodwill.
Putin guaranteed safe treatment for Ukrainian troops if they surrender.
Black Sea & global security
Russia agreed to talks on Black Sea navigation safety.
Putin and Trump discussed stabilizing crisis regions, nuclear non-proliferation, and global security.
Russia-US relations
The leaders expressed mutual interest in improving ties.
Talks covered economic and energy cooperation.
Trump backed Putin’s idea for Russia-US hockey games between NHL and KHL players.
The two leaders will stay in contact as their expert groups begin discussions.
ReutersUkrainian Armed Forces fire a 120-mm mortar towards Russian troops at a frontline, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine[/caption]
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