Donald Trump had said, when he was battling to win the US Presidential race, he would be able to solve the Russia-Ukraine war in just 24 hours - but the conflict continues

Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that the current global situation could easily escalate into "World War III very easily"

Donald Trump claimed World War III could begin 'very easily' - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and even before he even took office. Trump was asked about the vow he repeatedly made on the campaign trail during an interview for the “Full Measure” television program as his administration is still trying to broker a solution 54 days into his second term. “Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that," Trump said in a clip released ahead of the episode airing Sunday.

President Trump admits sarcasm in claiming to solve Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours, still working on solution.

President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office.

US President Donald Trump has warned that World War III would be "a war like no other"