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Global War Looms as Ukraine Conflict Intensifies, Leaders Warn

12/18/2025

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned that the Ukraine conflict could escalate into a global war without a peace deal, urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia's demands.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed European leaders as "little pigs" and claimed Russia would capture all claimed Ukrainian territory, threatening military action if diplomacy fails.
In response, Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need for the U.S. to recognize Russia's intentions and prepare for a prolonged conflict amid intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned that the Ukraine conflict could escalate into a global war without a peace deal, urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia's demands.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed European leaders as "little pigs" and claimed Russia would capture all claimed Ukrainian territory, threatening military action if diplomacy fails.
In response, Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need for the U.S. to recognize Russia's intentions and prepare for a prolonged conflict amid intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians.