Trump Assurances: US Troops Won’t Defend Ukraine

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Trump’s Assurance: Donald Trump stated he could assure that US troops would not be sent to defend Ukraine’s border, saying “you have my assurance, and⁤ I’m president.”⁤ Though, it’s noted he will have no control ⁢over the US military after January 2029.
Potential Troop Involvement: ⁣ While offering ⁢the⁢ assurance, Trump didn’t rule out ⁢US ‍troops participating in a European-led effort to defend Ukraine.
Putin’s Openness to Guarantees: Trump claims vladimir Putin is open to security guarantees for Ukraine.
Deal Conditions: Trump believes a deal ⁤to end the invasion requires Ukraine to ⁣give ⁤up its claim to Crimea and abandon its aspirations ⁢to join NATO. Putin ⁢wants ‍Ukraine to withdraw troops from Donetsk⁤ and Luhansk and recognize Crimea as Russian territory.
Talks arrangement: Trump said he was arranging direct talks‍ between Putin and Zelensky.
White House Clarification: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that “US boots will not be on the ground” as part of any potential peacekeeping mission.* Kremlin Response: The Kremlin has not yet‍ confirmed whether ⁤Putin will engage in talks.