Zelensky Warns of World War III as Ukraine Facing $588B Recovery

Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Vladimir Putin has initiated World War III as the conflict officially enters its fifth year. New data reveals that a single day of full-scale war costs Ukraine an average of $172M, placing an immense strain on the national budget. A joint report from the World Bank and the EU estimates that total reconstruction costs have reached $588B after years of infrastructure destruction. During a summit in Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky rejected territorial concessions and appealed to Donald Trump for security guarantees and EU accession.Marta Kos reaffirmed the commitment of the EU to transform devastation into prosperity through a dedicated investment framework for the country.The report highlights that 14% of all housing in the country has been damaged or destroyed, impacting more than three million households.Combined casualty estimates for the conflict have reached 1.8 million people as international leaders gathered to pledge continued support.