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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

Trump could send US troops to Ukraine to enforce potential peace deal

  • President Donald Trump refused to rule out the deployment of American soldiers to enforce a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump stated he would discuss the US commitment to a future settlement with European leaders at the White House.
  • Trump indicated that Europe would be the 'first line of defence' for Ukraine's security, albeit with some American assistance.
  • He seemed to dismiss the prospect of Ukraine's future NATO membership, despite acknowledging no formal discussions had taken place.
  • The meeting occurred after Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where a 'peace deal' potentially involving Ukrainian territorial concessions was reportedly discussed.

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