Donald Trump has recently issued a series of sharp and cynical statements regarding Ukraine. He emphasized that under his presidency, US troops would not be deployed in Ukraine. The involvement of foreign troops, he argued, would depend on a coalition of willing nations, but without the US, such a coalition may hesitate to deploy on Ukrainian soil.
Trump also touched on territorial issues, telling Fox News that Ukraine would receive “a lot of land” after a settlement, and that ending the bloodshed is essential. He also noted that Russia remains a powerful military force, claiming Ukraine had challenged it.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that negotiations about security guarantees are ongoing, with coordination at the leadership level already underway. Security advisors are in constant contact, and related agreements are being prepared.
Behind the scenes, there are discussions about a possible meeting location for talks between Zelensky and Putin: Moscow, Hungary, Rome-Vatican, and Geneva have all been suggested, with Russia pushing strongly for Moscow. Internationally, there is consensus that Ukraine’s future security guarantees should include no troop number limits.
According to reports, European allies have agreed on financial and military support. The summit at the White House demonstrated the resolve of both the US and the EU to support Ukraine.
Other countries reacted cautiously: Russia said it did not aim to seize territory, and China reiterated its support for diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Experts note that Trump’s rhetoric has hardened, but for the first time the US expressed readiness to provide Ukraine with serious security guarantees alongside European partners, strengthening Kyiv’s position internationally.
