Everyone is talking about peace in Ukraine — yet the war keeps widening. The U.S. is now pushing a bold proposal: turn Donbas into a “free economic zone,” a buffer Ukraine must withdraw from, even though Russia controls most of it. Zelensky can’t accept it, but he can’t reject Washington either so he’s floating a nationwide referendum. Trump is warning of World War 3. NATO says Europe must prepare for war. And the U.S. wants “full clarity” on its plan by Christmas. So, is this the beginning of peace or the start of something far more dangerous? Palki Sharma tells you.