US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine, Trump says
Summary
President Donald Trump assured that US troops will not be sent to defend Ukraine amidst discussions with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, while stating that Ukraine's hopes to regain Crimea and join NATO are impossible.
Key Points
- President Donald Trump assured that US troops will not be sent to defend Ukraine against Russia.
- Trump stated Ukraine's hopes of joining NATO and regaining Crimea from Russia are impossible.
- Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders held talks at the White House to seek an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Trump is arranging for direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy to negotiate a possible resolution.
- White House press secretary confirmed there will be no US boots on the ground in Ukraine.
- Putin seeks recognition of Crimea as Russian territory and withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of any deal.
