Trump Assures No US Troops in Ukraine Amid Security Talks

President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of any security guarantees in the ongoing conflict with Russia, assuring that there will be "no boots on the ground defending that border." While emphasizing his commitment to stopping further loss of life, Trump indicated the U.S. might provide assistance through air support and other non-ground means, with European allies expected to take the lead on deploying troops. This stance was reiterated during multiple interviews and meetings, including a White House summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Trump also highlighted that any security arrangements "can't be NATO" and emphasized a desire for a long-term peace deal. Despite these assurances, Trump acknowledged the complexity of peace talks involving Russia and Ukraine, noting uncertainty about Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to make a deal. The U.S. commitment involves support without direct military deployment on Ukrainian soil, relying instead on allied European forces and specialized U.S. assistance.