Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- Donald Trump, the President of the United States, warned in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that the war in Ukraine could lead to World War III. Macron emphasized the importance of providing security guarantees for Ukraine and respecting its national sovereignty during peace talks.

On Monday, Macron traveled to Washington to persuade Trump to consider Ukraine's and Europe's demands in peace negotiations with Russia. Trump stated that meeting with Macron was another step toward ending the war in Ukraine, noting that Macron agreed the burden of the war should fall on Europe.

Trump also reiterated his claim that he could end the war in Ukraine within weeks but declined to answer whether ...