Trump confirmed there will be no U.S. ground troops in Ukraine, expressing willingness to provide military air support to European forces. He suggested that Russian President Putin might accept U.S.-European security guarantees for Ukraine, with a decision expected in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry rejected the idea of NATO military contingents in Ukraine. Discussions between Trump and European leaders revolved around security guarantees inspired by NATO's Article 5, with a focus on U.S. assurances without troop commitments.
Trump mentioned that the U.S. will not deploy boots on the ground in Ukraine but indicated readiness to offer military air support to European forces there. He was optimistic that Putin would accept U.S.-European security guarantees for Ukraine, saying, 'but we will know in the next few weeks.' This statement reflects a complex geopolitical situation where military presence and support are being meticulously negotiated.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has categorically rejected the idea of a military contingent involving NATO countries in Ukraine. This rejection aligns with longstanding Russian opposition to any security guarantees involving foreign military presence in Ukraine, which underscores the tensions between Russia and NATO countries over military engagement in Eastern Europe.
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