U.S. President Trump Affirms Absence of Ground Troops in Ukraine
In a significant development, United States President Donald Trump announced on August 19, 2025, that the US will help defend Ukraine after its war with Russia. The White House hosted multiple foreign dignitaries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
During a Fox News interview on the same day, Trump elaborated on his stance, stating that European countries are willing to put people on the ground for security in Ukraine. However, he did not specify which European countries are ready to send ground troops. Only the United Kingdom and France have expressed readiness to send troops, while other European countries like Spain, Italy, Poland, Romania, and the Baltic states have declined or hesitated.
Trump's announcement came a day after a White House summit on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Progress was reportedly made during the meeting, but no deal was announced. The issue of security guarantees for Ukraine and potential US involvement in peacekeeping has been a sticking point in negotiations between Trump and Russia.
The latest talks took place three days after the US and Russian presidents met in the US state of Alaska. The meetings focused on security guarantees for Ukraine and the possibility of a trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine, and the US. Disagreements remain on key issues, such as whether a ceasefire is necessary before further negotiations.
Trump indicated that the US might help Ukraine with air support, due to the superiority of American military equipment. However, he did not elaborate on the specifics of the security guarantees or the nature of the air support during his August 18, 2025, meetings at the White House. It is important to note that no American troops will be deployed on the ground in Ukraine.
The meetings were held by XINHUA. European leaders are encouraged by Trump's openness to a US role in peacekeeping in Ukraine. However, this US involvement could complicate negotiations with Russia, which has been working to counter increased military support for Ukraine by its allies.
Trump had previously mentioned on August 18, 2025, that the US would be involved in providing security guarantees for Ukraine after the war with Russia. This announcement marks a significant shift in the US's approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The exact details of the US's role in Ukraine's security will likely become clearer in the coming days and weeks.
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