Trump Says No US Troops Deployment for Ukraine Peace/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Trump confirmed he will not deploy U.S. troops to enforce a potential peace deal in Ukraine. In a Fox News interview, he pledged that American forces will not be involved on the ground, even after his presidency ends. Trump instead emphasizes diplomacy and European-led security guarantees.
Ukraine Peace Deal Quick Looks
- Trump publicly rules out deploying U.S. troops in Ukraine peace enforcement.
- Remarks made during a Fox News interview following Oval Office talks.
- Trump says his “assurance” as president is sufficient on troop commitment.
- Zelenskyy and European leaders press for security guarantees post-peace deal.
- Trump reiterates Ukraine will not join NATO, despite European support.
- European nations may offer NATO-like security guarantees to Ukraine.
- Trump facilitating a Putin-Zelenskyy one-on-one meeting, calling it a priority.
- Says Russia-Ukraine war “should never have happened”, citing poor past leadership.
- Believes he has “solved seven wars” but calls Ukraine conflict the toughest yet.
- Trump highlights Europe’s role in shouldering future security responsibilities.
Deep Look: Trump Rules Out Sending US Troops in Ukraine Peace Enforcement
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday definitively ruled out the use of U.S. troops in enforcing any future peace agreement in Ukraine, emphasizing diplomacy and burden-sharing with European allies instead.
Speaking during a Fox News phone interview, Trump addressed questions about America’s military role in the ongoing efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When asked what assurances he could provide that American soldiers wouldn’t be deployed to defend Ukraine’s border, Trump responded bluntly: “Well, you have my assurance, and I’m president.”
A White House official confirmed shortly afterward that Trump’s position was final — there will be no U.S. boots on the ground as part of any Ukraine peace implementation.
Europe Must Shoulder the Security Burden
The issue of long-term security guarantees for Ukraine was at the heart of Monday’s high-stakes White House meeting between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and top European leaders. Foreign allies have been seeking clarity on whether the United States would commit tangible military resources to help enforce a post-war framework and deter future Russian aggression.
While Trump stopped short of endorsing any American troop presence, he stated that European nations had agreed to take on much of the responsibility.
“Europe will take a lot of the burden,” he emphasized.
Though Ukraine continues to seek NATO-style security protections, Trump reiterated his stance that Ukraine will not be admitted to NATO. However, he acknowledged that certain European countries are discussing the creation of NATO-like defense commitments to safeguard Ukraine.
Diplomacy, Not Deployment
Trump has long campaigned on a platform of avoiding foreign entanglements, which includes minimizing U.S. military intervention overseas. During his Fox News appearance, he criticized past administrations for allowing the Ukraine war to erupt in the first place.
“They’re losing 5,000 to 7,000 people a week in that ridiculous war that should have never happened,” Trump said, referencing Ukraine’s battlefield casualties. “If we had a normal president — not even a great president — if we had a normal president, it wouldn’t have happened.”
The former president also emphasized that his role in current negotiations is focused on ending the conflict through direct diplomacy.
Coordinating Putin-Zelenskyy Talks
“They haven’t exactly been best friends,” Trump said, “but maybe they’re getting along a little bit better than I thought. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have set up the two [of them] meeting.”
He stated that he would join the leaders for a trilateral session only after the initial bilateral meeting had taken place.
Trump’s comments came just hours after a major Oval Office summit that brought together Ukrainian and European leaders to align strategies on a peace framework. He described the gathering as a “very good, early step” in moving the process forward.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Record
Drawing a contrast with previous presidents, Trump boasted about his track record in ending military conflicts.
“I’ve solved seven wars, we ended seven wars,” he claimed. “I thought this would be one of the easier ones, and this has turned out to be the toughest one.”
The White House confirmed that following his meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump had a follow-up conversation with Putin to coordinate next steps. No official confirmation has yet been given regarding the date or location of the proposed Putin-Zelenskyy meeting.
Despite uncertainty around the meeting logistics, Trump’s public statements signal a clear direction for U.S. policy: diplomacy over deployment, and European-led security as the path forward.
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