Trump offers ‘assurance’ that US troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has made it clear that American troops will not be deployed to Ukraine as part of any future peace deal with Russia.
Speaking in an interview, Trump emphasized, “You have my assurance, and I’m president.” A White House official later confirmed he is “emphatic” about keeping US boots off the ground. Instead, Washington is looking at other ways to guarantee Ukraine’s security, working closely with European allies.
Trump’s Push for Talks
Trump also revealed that he has “sort of set up” a possible meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, he stressed that both leaders must ultimately “call the shots.” The Kremlin hasn’t committed to such a meeting but has left the door open for more discussions.
On Monday, Zelensky described his White House talks with Trump and European leaders as a “significant step toward ending the war.” During those meetings, Trump even paused discussions to speak directly with Putin by phone, according to sources.
Global Security Response
- European Union: The EU announced new sanctions on Russia and pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s military through training and defense industry support.
- Japan: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Japan will participate in future security guarantees for Ukraine, though details remain undecided.
- NATO: Military leaders are set to meet Wednesday to discuss long-term security guarantees for Ukraine. NATO chief Mark Rutte said 30 countries, including Japan, are working on a framework.
Aid and Pressure on Russia
Since Trump took office in January, the US has not announced new aid packages for Ukraine, marking the longest gap since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. While the US remains Ukraine’s largest single donor, Europe has recently stepped up with more aid.
Meanwhile, EU leaders stressed that sanctions must continue to pressure Moscow. European Council President António Costa said, “The top priority must be to stop the killings. Whether we call it a ceasefire or a truce is secondary.”
What Comes Next
While Trump insists US troops will not be sent, he acknowledged that the US will “help out” alongside Europe to ensure Russia doesn’t regroup after any peace deal. For now, the focus remains on securing meaningful talks between Kyiv and Moscow and building credible guarantees to protect Ukraine’s future.
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