Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he is discussing the possibility of American military presence in Ukraine with President Donald Trump, though the White House has not confirmed any such plans.
Zelensky addressed reporters through WhatsApp messages, stating that decisions about US troops “can only be confirmed by the President of the United States of America.” The remarks follow Trump’s weekend meeting with Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago and subsequent calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The United States has proposed offering Ukraine security guarantees lasting 15 years as part of a peace framework. Zelensky said he would prefer commitments extending up to 50 years.
Trump’s stance on troop deployment remains unclear. In August, he told Fox News that European countries would provide troops while the United States could offer air support. His press secretary said at the time that US troops would not form part of any peace deal.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that Washington had publicly declared readiness to participate in security guarantees, potentially including troop deployment. Trump has not confirmed this.
The negotiations face obstacles as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine and demands Kyiv abandon NATO membership aspirations and cede occupied territories. Moscow has warned it will not accept NATO troops in Ukraine.
Trump acknowledged the talks could collapse but described the sides as closer to peace than ever before. Congressional approval would be required for long-term US security commitments.
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